Thoracic surgeon Lublin

What is a visit to a thoracic surgeon like?

A visit to the thoracic surgery clinic begins with a thoracic surgeon taking a detailed history of the patient's problems and symptoms, as well as medications they are taking. The doctor will perform basic diagnostic tests, provide recommendations for further treatment, and answer any questions the patient may have.

When visiting the thoracic surgery clinic, you can bring the results of previous tests, if you have any, and an information card from any hospital stay.

What does a thoracic surgeon do?

A thoracic surgeon specializes primarily in the treatment of symptoms associated with:

• cancers of the lungs, pleura, esophagus and mediastinum,
• lung abscesses,
• pleural empyema,
• some forms of tuberculosis,
• hemothorax,
• esophageal strictures and diverticula,
• chest injuries, i.e. wounds, contusions, pneumothorax, broken ribs,
• deformities of the chest wall.

In addition, the specialist thoracic surgeon deals with:

• treatment of conditions after surgical procedures in the chest area.

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