Anterolateral Thoracotomy: A Novel and Simple Technique to Improve the Closure Using the Self Locking Knot.

Thoracotomy is defined as an incision made by the surgeon in the chest wall in order to allow visibility of the thoracic cavity content. This can be used by surgeons to treat thoracic cavity content diseases including the heart, lungs, esophagus, and other organs. Thoracic incision closure remains an item with no consensus.