axillary thoracotomy

axillary thoracotomy

lateral thoracotomy placed below the axillary hairline; may be transverse or vertical.

ax·il·la·ry thor·a·cot·o·my

(ak'sil-ār-ē thōr'ă-kot'ŏ-mē) Lateral thoracotomy placed below the axillary hairline; may be transverse or vertical.