...The physician makes one or more small incisions in the side of the chest, below the underarm. One lung is deflated to gain access to the sympathetic nerve chain. An...
...as liver, pancreatic, lung, heart, lymph node and kidney tumors. It is a tool used to detect cancer or other diseases, as well as to monitor its progression in patients...
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...hospital several days before the scheduled surgery date. Patients undergo a thorough medical examination wherein their vital organs, such as the heart and lungs, are carefully evaluated. Blood tests are...
...colonoscopy. Vital signs: The doctor monitors the heart rate, blood pressure, the sound of the lungs, and temperature. Physical appearance: In an annual physical exam, the doctor takes the time...
...if it’s in the lungs, renal angiography if it’s in the kidneys, and extremity arteriography if it’s in the extremities like the arms and legs. It can also be used...
...has spread to distant parts of the body, such as the liver or lung. Treatment Treatment of colorectal cancer depends on what stage the condition has reached and wherein the...
...a large cut (about 25cm long) in the chest to gain access to the heart. The heart is then stopped with its function turned over to a heart-lung bypass machine....
...treat all types of cancer, including: Breast cancer Colorectal (bowel) cancer Esophageal cancer Head and neck cancer Lung cancer Prostate cancer Brain tumour In any case, the main goal of...