...pleural space to make the lung stick to the wall of the chest. Once the drug is injected, the chest drain is closed off to make sure the drug stays...
...a burning sensation in the chest, known as heartburn, as well as other symptoms such as regurgitation, nausea, and difficulty swallowing. **Symptoms of GERD:** * Heartburn (burning sensation in the...
...stage lung cancers. Instead of making a large chest incision, the surgeon makes several tiny cuts in the side of the chest where a thin tube with a video camera...
...bleeding, and evaluate the lungs and chest wall during biopsies. How Does Thoracoscopy Work? Thoracoscopy is performed under general anesthesia. An incision is made in the chest cavity, through which...
...of the organ is removed. After resection is completed, the incisions are stitched or sutured. A tube is also inserted into the chest cavity to drain fluids. The chest tube...
...without making a large incision in the chest. It is usually performed using at least one small cut (about 2-3 inches) on the right chest near the breastbone. These minimally...
...surgeons * Electrophysiologists * Nephrologists * Endocrinologists **Benefits of Seeing a Cardiologist:** Consultation with a cardiologist is recommended for individuals experiencing symptoms of heart disease, such as: * Chest pain...
...An open-heart surgery begins with the surgeon making a 2 to 5-inch incision on the chest wall and dividing the muscles that are in the way to gain access to...
**What is Mesothelioma?** Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer that originates from the thin lining that surrounds the lungs, chest, or abdomen (known as the pleura or peritoneum). This...
...be performed using minimally invasive methods or those that do not require a huge incision in the chest. Who Should Undergo and Expected Results Aortic valve replacement surgery is recommended...