Thoracic Surgery

Lung Biopsy
Lung biopsy Definition Lung biopsy is a procedure for obtaining a small sample of lung tissue for examination. The tissue

Lung Biopsy Aftercare Risks
Aftercare Needle biopsy Following a needle biopsy, the patient is allowed to rest comfortably. He or she may be required t

Lung Cancer Treatment Lobectomy
lung cancer treatment lobectomy, pulmonary : A lobectomy is the removal of a lobe, or section, of the lung. Lobectomies

Lung Transplantation Tests Aftercare
Lung transplantation Definition Lung transplantation involves removal of one or both diseased lungs from a patient and the

Pectus Excavatum Repair
Pectus Excavatum Repair : Pectus excavatum repair, also called funnel chest repair or chest deformity repair, is a type of sur

Pectus Excavatum Repair Aftercare
Pectus Excavatum Repair Diagnosis / Preparation : A pediatrician diagnoses pectus excavatum after observing a child when he or she

Pneumonectomy Lung Cancer
Pneumonectomy is the medical term for the surgical removal of a lung. A pneumonectomy is most often used to treat lung cancer when

Pneumonectomy Lung Cancer Aftercare
Pneumonectomy Aftercare Chest tubes drain fluid from the incision and a respirator helps the patient breathe for at least 24 h