Fig. 2From: A novel minimally invasive fixation method for flail chest management in a Canine model: an animal research A 3-D Animation of VATS operation setup. A. Thoracoscope (for visualization) and CO2 inflation; B. Guiding Wire with distal Loop (Controlling the tip of the driver); C. Flexible Shaft Extension; D. Solid Plate Stand (screwed into the metal plate, unscrewed and retrieved after fixation); E. Titanium Metal Plate with Threaded Holes (supported and pressed by the plate stand)Back to article page