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| | Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine: Thoracic surgery |
 | | Thoracic surgery is the repair of organs located in the thorax, or chest. | | | Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) is a minimally invasive surgical technique that uses a thoracic endoscope (thoracoscope) to allow the surgeon to view the chest cavity. | | | Thoracic surgery is usually performed by a surgeon who specializes in either general thoracic surgery or cardiothoracic surgery. |
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| | vas thoracic info |
| | Diagnosis is facilitated by the use of ultrasound and x-rays with contrast (angiogram, arteriography). | | | Persons with compression of the nerves in the thoracic outlet often complain of pain in the neck, shoulder and/or arm in varying locations. | | | Tenderness of the thoracic outlet near the base of the neck just behind the collarbone is one of the two most telling signs of this condition. |
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| | eMedicine - Thoracic Spine, Trauma : Article by Lennard A Nadalo, MD |
| | The upper thoracic spine (T1-T10) is stabilized by the ribs and the orientation of the facets. | | | The principle effects of thoracic spine injury are pain and neurologic dysfunction. | | | The principal treatment for unstable thoracic spine fractures is surgical fixation with spinal canal decompression as needed. |
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| | Osteopathic Principles Key to Treating Patients with Thoracic Outlet Syndromes |
| | Clavicular, cervical spine, thoracic spine, shoulder, and elbow somatic dysfunctions must be corrected. | | | The thoracic outlet is the upper lid (operculum) of the chest cage, so named because it is the site from which the arterial flow of the thorax flows out. | | | Treatment of Thoracic Outlet Syndromes is truly a demonstration of dynamic osteopathic philosophy and practice. |
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| | Assembly - European Society of Thoracic Surgeons |
| | Training in Thoracic Surgery, more than training in cardiac surgery because sufficient initiation in general surgery, in particular visceral surgery for those who tend to specialise in oesophageal surgery was to such a turning programme would permit zero certification of young surgeons coming from either a cardiothoracic or general surgical training programme. | | | Although fundamental contributions to thoracic surgery, such as the first successful oesophagectomy and pneumonectomy for cancer were performed by Torek and by Graham respectively in the US, equally major developments came from Europe. | | | Back in 1981 Donald Paulson in his AATS presidential address brought into attention the imbalance in training between cardiac and general Thoracic Surgery in the US and the danger of a vacuum in the practise of Thoracic Surgery, resulting in incompetence in general Thoracic Surgery. |
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| | Thoracic Radiology Fellowships |
| | Thoracic radiologists provide expertise is these arenas to consulting physicians not only in pulmonary and critical care medicine, oncology and thoracic surgery, but all fields of medicine; the chest radiograph remains the highest volume radiology examination performed in inpatient and outpatient radiology facilities. | | | While this is particularly true in academic radiology departments, and specialized pulmonary and cardiac hospitals, the value of trained thoracic radiology experts has also been recognized in the private practice arena. | | | Once thought of as a specialty that almost entirely involved the interpretation of chest radiographs, thoracic radiology has grown to include CT, MR, ultrasound and interventional procedures. |
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| | Thoracic Outlet Syndrome |
| | The pain of thoracic outlet syndrome is sometimes confused with the pain of angina that indicates heart problems. | | | The thoracic outlet is an area at the top of the rib cage, between the neck and the chest. | | | Transaxillary approach in thoracic outlet syndrome: the importance of resection of the first-rib. |
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| | Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - Arthritis and arthritic conditions, medications, and treatment on MedicineNet.com |
| | Physical therapists are specially trained in the instruction of exercises for the thoracic outlet syndrome and their evaluation of the patient can be helpful. | | | It is felt by some researchers that the evolution of the torso of primates from a four-legged to a two-legged position may predispose humans to the development of thoracic outlet syndrome. | | | Shoulder shrug exercises and others can be done at home or at work to relax the muscles around the thoracic outlet. |
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| | OSH Answers: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome |
| | Thoracic outlet syndrome is the general term used to describe a condition caused by the compressing of the nerves and blood vessels between the neck and shoulders. | | | There are only a few studies indicating a relationship between manual work and thoracic outlet syndrome. | | | However, work activities involving prolonged restricted postures such as carrying heavy shoulder loads, pulling shoulders back and down, or reaching above shoulder level can cause the inflammation and swelling of tendons and muscles in the shoulders and upper arms. |
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| | Careers in Medicine: Thoracic Surgery |
| | A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative care and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. | | | Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. | | | "Thoracic surgery workforce: snapshot at the end of the twentieth century and implications for the new millennium." Annals of Thoracic Surgery. |
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| | MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Thoracic aortic aneurysm |
| | Most non-leaking thoracic aortic aneurysms are detected by tests -- usually a chest X-ray or a chest CT scan -- run for other reasons. | | | Stenting involves the use of a tube placed inside the vessel and can be performed without a chest incision, with specialized catheters that are introduced through arteries at the groin. | | | Chest or back pain may indicate acute expansion or leakage of the aneurysm. |
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| | TRAUMA.ORG: Thoracic Trauma: Blunt Thoracic Trauma |
| | A careful physical assessment of the ventilatory function of the thoracic trauma victim should include inspection for respiratory rate, presence of paradoxical motion of the chest wall, or obvious chest wounds. | | | The chest xray is of paramount importance in thoracic trauma and only attention to life threatening problems should delay obtaining it.[4]. | | | When evaluating the airway in a patient with blunt thoracic trauma, one must look for associated injuries to the head, face, cervical spine and injuries to the upper and lower airway. |
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| | Cerfolio - Ligation of the Thoracic Duct for Chylothorax |
| | This can be helpful in delineating the anatomy of the thoracic duct, which is aberrant in almost 40% of patients. | | | Technique for suturing a thoracic duct injury using pledgets for reinforcement. | | | The pages comprising Experts' Techniques: General Thoracic Surgical Techniques were compiled and edited by Mark K. Ferguson, M.D. Comments, suggestions, and contributions are welcome. |
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| | Emory Healthcare: General Thoracic Surgery Service at Emory |
| | Known for applying minimally invasive methods whenever possible, the General Thoracic Surgery Service of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery is committed to providing exemplary care to patients with surgical disease and is nationally recognized for developing and refining innovative treatments for disorders of the structures and organs of the chest, particularly the lungs and esophagus. | | | The General Thoracic Surgery Service is the only academic site that participates in clinical trials sponsored by the prestigious American College of Surgeons Oncology Group (ACOSOG), a research organization established primarily to evaluate the surgical management of patients with malignant solid tumors. | | | Emory thoracic surgeons have extensive expertise in tracheal resection and reconstruction, lung-volume reduction surgery, colon interposition for esophageal replacement, resection of advanced pulmonary malignancies, extrapleural pneumonectomy for mesothelioma, and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery. |
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| | Department of Thoracic Surgery, DEPARTMENT HISTORY |
| | The recent transformation of Thoracic Surgery reflect the values and goals of the University in rapidly changing to accomodate the needs of our patients and students, as well as the interest and ability of the faculty and chair in Thoracic Surgery at Vanderbilt. | | | In January 2004 the Department of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery was reconstituted into the Department of Thoracic Surgery and the Department of Cardiac Surgery. | | | Since 1955 the Department of Thoracic Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center has grown to become an independent specialty surgical department that provides education and treatment for diseases of the thorax, including the lungs, esophagus, mediastinum, chest wall, as well as acquired and congenital diseases of the heart and thoracic cavity. |
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| | Thoracic Surgery Division at MGH Provides Lung, Esophageal, and other Chest Surgeries |
| | Massachusetts General Hospital’s Division of Thoracic Surgery team provides comprehensive diagnosis and surgical care of the highest quality to patients for the treatment of lung and esophageal cancers, lung transplantation, airway reconstruction, chest wall and diaphragm disorders, mediastinal tumors, masses and cysts, surgical treatment of emphysema, and benign esophageal disease. | | | The Division of Thoracic Surgery has a national and international reputation in the areas of tracheobronchial reconstructive surgery, esophageal cancer, advanced lung cancer, and management of complex multisystem problems. | | | Thoracic Surgery Division at MGH Provides Lung, Esophageal, and other Chest Surgeries |
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| | U of MI/THORACIC RADIOLOGY |
| | Thoracic Radiology introduces first and second year medical students to various imaging modalities which may be used to identify and assess the anatomical structures within the thorax and to introduce the concept of living Anatomy by the use of real-time dynamic images. | | | The purpose of this program is to demonstrate the various imaging modalities which may be used to identify and assess the anatomical structures within the thorax and to introduce the concept of living anatomy by the use of real-time dynamic images. | | | 5) Recognize anatomic landmarks associated with important structures such as level of the thoracic inlet, aortic arch, tracheal bifurcation (or carina), and left atrium. |
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| | UM Thoracic Surgery |
| | The fellowship is intended to facilitate the transition to an academic thoracic surgery faculty position. | | | Since its inception, the University of Michigan Thoracic Surgery Residency has emphasized balance in exposure to all aspects of this specialty – adult and pediatric cardiac surgery and general thoracic surgery. | | | During their Core Curriculum rotations, the residents are freed from clinical responsibilities on their thoracic surgery rotations and spend several days with faculty from other departments and division gaining exposure to the ancillary fields which impact so greatly upon the specialty of cardiothoracic surgery: |
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| | Thoracic Surgery Oncology - Physicians and Staff |
| | Lori Zaremba is a clinical care coordinator in thoracic surgery. | | | She also obtained her master’s degree in medical science with a focus on surgery from the same institution in 2002. | | | Prior to joining the Thoracic Surgery Oncology Clinic in 1995, Ms. |
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| | VascularWeb: Thoracic Aneurysm |
| | Approximately 25 percent of aortic aneurysms occur in the chest, and the rest involve the abdominal aorta. | | | The separation can extend from your thoracic aorta through your entire aorta and block arteries to your legs, arms, kidneys, brain, spinal cord, and other areas. | | | Over time, the pressure of blood flow can cause the weakened area of your aorta to bulge like a balloon. |
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| | Thoracic Disorders - Information Guide |
| | Division of Thoracic Surgery - Specialists offer surgical management of benign and malignant diseases of the chest (thoracic). | | | As you can see from the diagram on the right, the main component in the chest is the respiratory system, and most thoracic disorders are related to the respiratory system. | | | It is the clinical leadership and expertise of our medical professionals and a growing number of patients that allows us to treat patients more effectively. |
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| | eMedicine - Aneurysm, Thoracic : Article by Bret P Nelson, MD |
| | The ascending thoracic aorta is generally most affected by cystic medial necrosis, whereas a descending thoracic aneurysm is primarily a consequence of atherosclerosis. | | | Consult with a vascular surgeon or a cardiac surgeon and a radiologist to determine the optimal studies for assessing the anatomy of the thoracic aneurysm. | | | Chest radiography should be obtained in the initial workup of patients with chest discomfort. |
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| | Thoracic Oncology Program Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center |
| | The Clinical Thoracic Oncology Conference is held immediately after the morning clinic and is attended by additional faculty, fellows, residents, clinical and research nurses, data managers, and other support staff. | | | The program is highly organized and focuses on efficient and coordinated multi-specialty care, multi- modality and laboratory research, and education of Vanderbilt trainees and continuing medical education on a national and international basis. | | | Choy has a highly active and widely recognized program in combined modality therapy in lung cancer and Dr. Roberts, chief of the section of General Thoracic Surgery, focuses his research on neoadjuvant therapy for early stage NSCLC. |
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| | Thoracic Cancer, University of Minnesota Cancer Center |
| | Thoracic cancer comprises many different types of cancer that strike the thorax (chest region). | | | The main methods to diagnose thoracic cancers are chest X-ray, computed tomography (CT) scan, transthoracic needle biopsy, cytology examination, and histologic pathology examination. | | | Also available are smoking cessation programs; the Hospice Program, which provides supportive services to dying patients; and social work services for emotional support and counseling. |
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| | internal thoracic artery (anatomy) - General Practice Notebook |
| | The internal thoracic nerve continues inferiorly deep to the clavicle, sternohyoid and sternothyroid muscles. | | | Continuing horizontally downwards with the internal thoracic vein medially, it lies deep to its respective first costal cartilage and superficial to underlying parietal pleura. | | | internal thoracic artery (anatomy) - General Practice Notebook |
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| | Thoracic Aortic Center |
| | We have devised a similar method to use TEE to predict the repairability of the aortic valve among patients with aortic insufficiency undergoing surgical repair of ascending thoracic aortic aneurysms (without dissection). | | | Clinical experience with epidural cooling for spinal cord protection during thoracic and thoracoabdominal aneurysm repair. | | | Despite widespread acceptance of the connection between cystic medial necrosis and acute aortic dissection, little is known as to how or why cystic medial necrosis occurs. |
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| | (1) What is a Thoracic Surgeon? |
| | General Thoracic Surgery — A surgical field focusing on treatments for lung cancer emphysema, esophageal swallowing problems, esophageal cancer and gastroesophageal reflux. | | | Cardiac Surgery - The surgical management of diseases of the blood supply to the heart, heart valves and the arteries and veins in the chest. | | | Congenital Heart Surgery — A broad yet highly specialized practice of medicine directed towards the correction of heart defects, and furnishing cardiovascular support to infants and children. |
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| | WTSA: Western Thoracic Surgical Association |
| | Copyright © 2005 The Western Thoracic Surgical Association. | | | Thank you to everyone who attended the 31st Annual Meeting of the Western Thoracic Surgical Association. |
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| | Treatment for Lung Cancer in New Hampshire and Vermont. Thoracic Oncology Group |
| | Future directions for the program include novel diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for early-detected cancers of the lung, increased collaboration and research in thoracic oncologic surgery and invasive pulmonary medicine, broadened interactions with novel therapeutics in lung cancer research, and a collaboration with Thoracic Radiation Oncology to develop innovative stereotactic radiosurgical programs for the chest. | | | Primary therapy areas include thoracic oncology, thoracic radiation oncology, and cardiothoracic surgery. | | | Jim Rigas, M.D. The Comprehensive Thoracic Clinical Oncology Group integrates screening, diagnosis, staging, therapy, and supportive care for patients with thoracic cancers. |
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| | Thoracic Oncology - Greenebaum Cancer Center |
| | Members of the Thoracic Oncology program have taken leading roles in the development of new drugs and drug combinations for the treatment of thoracic malignancies. | | | Members of the Thoracic Oncology Program are leading national studies of new therapeutics and approaches through CALGB. | | | Members of the program are prominent in RTOG as national investigators of new approaches integrating radiation in the management of thoracic malignancies. |
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| | Thoracic Surgery News |
| | JON L. THE TIMES Dr. Valluvan Jeevanandam, chief of cardiac and thoracic surgery at the University of Chicago, holds the tiny surgical needle and thread that ties the mammary artery to the heart... | | | Lung-cancer surgery that removes only a small portion of the lung can be as effective as removing an entire lobe of the lung when it is combined with radiation therapy, a new study suggests. | | | Front Page > Medicine News > Thoracic Surgery |
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| | Endovascular Stent Grafting of Descending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms -- Gowda et al. 124 (2): 714 -- Chest |
| | Ishimaru, S, Kawaguchi, S, Koizumi, N, et al Preliminary report on prediction of spinal cord ischemia in endovascular stent graft repair of thoracic aortic aneurysm by retrievable stent graft. | | | stent-grafts are being used, and no thoracic aortic stent-grafts | | | Gravereaux, EC, Faries, PL, Burks, JA, et al Risk of spinal cord ischemia after endograft repair of thoracic aortic aneurysms. |
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| | AATS: American Association for Thoracic Surgery |
| | is a companion to Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. | | | These sections provide a compendium of resources and useful information for residents and students interested in academic training and practice of evidence based medicine in the field of Cardiothoracic Surgery. | | | provides technique-based articles in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery by renowned surgeons in the field, presented in atlas format... |
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| | TSFRE: Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education |
| | Copyright© 2005 The Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education. | | | TSFRE: Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education | | | It is very important that you consult a doctor about any specific medical problem or question. |
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| | thoracic disc |
| | Various reports suggest satisfactory pain relief in 79%; improved myelopathy in 71 to 97%; improvement in sphincter functions in 60%. | | | The goals of these approaches being visualization of the herniated disc without retraction of the already deformed cord as it can not tolerate any additional deformation. | | | Thoracic disc surgery is described as the most devastating of all the disc surgeries. |
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| | Division of Thoracic Surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital |
| | The Division of Thoracic Surgery at the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston Massachusetts provides diagnostic and treatment services to patients with benign and malignant neoplasms and other disorders of the lung, esophagus, mediastinum and chest wall. | | | The Division of Thoracic Surgery of the Brigham and Women's Hospital offers comprehensive medical and nursing care to all patients admitted to the Thoracic Surgery Service. | | | The Program provides patients with evaluation by a multidisciplinary team including specialists from surgery, medical oncology, pulmonary medicine, radiation oncology, and radiology. |
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| | American Board of Thoracic Surgery |
| | The attached information has been sent to the editors of the Annals of Thoracic Surgery and the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery in the form of an | | | Learn more about the requirements and pathways to certification in thoracic surgery. | | | . Further information concerning MOC will appear on this web site and/or in the thoracic surgery publications. |
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| | Thoracic Spine |
| | The Thoracic spine is located in the chest area and contains 12 vertebrae. | | | The ribs connect to the thoracic spine and protect many vital organs. | | | The lumbar vertebrae are larger than the cervical or thoracic as this spinal region carries most of the body's weight. |
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| | Thoracic Surgery |
| | The thoracic surgical team is supported by board certified practitioners in Pulmonary Medicine, Gastroenterology, Cardiac Surgery, and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. | | | Virginia Mason Medical Center is a full-service institution that offers the complete range of thoracic surgical services. | | | Specific services offered by the general thoracic surgical group at Virginia Mason include: |
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| | eMedicine Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Psychiatry, and Surgery : THORACIC SURGERY - Online Medical Textbooks and Physician ... |
| | You are in: Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Psychiatry, and Surgery > Thoracic Surgery | | | Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Psychiatry, and Surgery - Thoracic Surgery Articles | | | eMedicine Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Psychiatry, and Surgery : THORACIC SURGERY - Online Medical Textbooks and Physician Reference Articles |
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| | Cardiac, Vascular, & Thoracic Surgeons, Inc.. - Home |
| | thoracic (chest) surgery, vascular surgery (thoracic aorta, abdominal aorta, carotid, and extremity), | | | Our group specializes in heart surgery (coronary artery bypass, heart valves, aneurysms, and OpCABs), | | | Cardiac, Vascular, and Thoracic Surgeons, Inc., is an award winning physicians group in Cincinnati, Ohio. |
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| | Thoracic Outlet Syndrome |
| | The surgery involves dividing a muscle in the neck and removing a portion of the first rib. | | | You could also do some simple exercises to keep your shoulder muscles strong. | | | Psychological changes are often seen in patients with thoracic outlet syndrome. |
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| | Thieme: Fachzeitschriften: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon |
| | Official Organ of the German Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery www.gstcvs.org/ | | | Original articles, case reports, and important meeting announcements keep you abreast of key clinical advances, as well as providing the theoretical background of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery. | | | The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon publishes articles of the highest standard from internationally recognized thoracic and cardiovascular surgeons, cardiologists, anesthesiologists, physiologists, and pathologists. |
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| | Thoracic Surgery HOME |
| | Thoracoscopic (video-assisted) thoracic surgery is performed routinely for lung and pleural biopsies and the treatment of hyperhidrosis by sympathetectomy. | | | The University of Michigan's Section of Thoracic Surgery provides a comprehensive outpatient and inpatient service - both diagnostic and therapeutic - for patients with surgical diseases of the trachea, lung, mediastinum, diaphragm, and esophagus including reflux and its complications, neuromotor abnormalities, and tumors. | | | Care for adult patients requiring lung transplantation and lung volume reduction surgery for emphysema is also provided. |
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| | Thoracic duct -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article |
| | In human (The branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals) anatomy, the thoracic duct is an important part of the (The interconnected system of spaces and vessels between body tissues and organs by which lymph circulates throughout the body) lymphatic system — it is the largest lymphatic vessel in the body. | | | It usually starts from the level of the second lumbar (One of the bony segments of the spinal column) vertebra and extends to the neck. | | | It originates in the (The region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis) abdomen from the confluence of various abdominal lymph vessels. |
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