We will typically expand one side of the chest cavity at a time, with each surgery separated by six months to one year. The surgery involves a collaborative effort between thoracic surgery and plastic surgery. Ribs four through nine are approached.
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adj. handÂ·iÂ·er, handÂ·iÂ·est. 1. Easily or effectively used; convenient or useful: a handy tool; a handy reference book. 2. Easy to manage or handle. Used of a ship. 3. Readily accessible or convenient in location: kept his cell phone handy; found a handy spot for the hammer. 4. Skillful in using one's hands; manually adroit.