INFORMATION ON DISEASES OF THE THORACIC ORGANS


 What is Thoracic Surgery?                                                                                                     

Thoracic surgery is the surgical treatment of abnormalities and diseases involving the organs within the chest,including the esophagus, diaphragm, heart and great vessels and lungs.These may include congenital abnormalities or disease processes acquired later in life.

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LUNG

 Surgery for Lung Cancer

 ESOPHAGUS                                                      HEART

Barrett's Esophagus                                             Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease                             Valve Repair or Replacement Surgery

Achalasia and other Motility Disorders 

Esophageal Cancer

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