The type of operation used was a 10-rib thoracoplasty with removal of transverse processes. No apicolysis was performed. This operation gave a very complete lateral collapse of the lung, but scoliosis was frequently marked.Our tenets for selecting cases for thoracoplasty as given in our original publication would still apply to-day, but it will be seen ( Fig. 1)
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