After left posterolateral thoracotomy through the fourth intercostal space, a rib retractor was placed to luxate the left lung anteriorly. |
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Surgeon's knowledge about the location of the IAN is very important in the preoperative evaluation of impacted third molars to direct the elevator and luxate the involved tooth. |
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If in cases of difficulty you have recourse to this means, luxate downwards as far as half the dorsopalmar diameter, and then vice versa. |
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