Thoracic surgery

When to see a thoracic surgeon

The final diagnosis is made by the doctor after interviewing, examining and examining the patient. The following manifestations may indicate the presence of a problem:

• pain in any part of the chest;
• cough, shortness of breath on exertion or at rest;
• frequent hiccups, belching;
• hemoptysis;
• difficulty inhaling or exhaling.

Emergency examination by a surgeon is indicated after falls, car accidents, fights, chest injuries. With damage to internal organs, massive bleeding rapidly develops, life-threatening, and the pain syndrome is not always pronounced. A fracture of the ribs threatens to puncture the lung, as well as chronic pain with improper fusion.

In the K+31 clinic patients are admitted at a suitable time for them. The doctor examines the visitor, prescribes examinations, which can be immediately passed in our center. This is very convenient, since it reduces the time for making a final diagnosis, and therefore, treatment starts earlier.

Diagnostics before thoracic surgery

To clarify the area and severity of the lesion, as well as to prepare for the operation, examinations are prescribed:

• chest x-ray - shows a fracture, rib fracture, abscess in the lung, fluid in the pleural cavity, tuberculous cavity;
• CT of the chest organs - reflects solid structures (ribs, spine), well suited for diagnosing hemorrhages;
• MRI of the chest or mediastinal organs - shows a complete picture of the state of the lungs, bronchi, heart, esophagus, diaphragm, as well as blood vessels;
• ultrasound of the pleural cavity - using ultrasound, the presence and volume of fluid accumulated in the pleural cavity is determined;
• puncture of the pleural cavity - the manipulation is of a diagnostic and therapeutic nature, since it makes it possible to remove blood or lymph, pressing the lung, and also take this fluid for analysis in order to determine the cellular composition.

To assess the patient's condition, the severity of the inflammatory reaction, general blood and urine tests, and a biochemical blood test are prescribed.

Our clinic is staffed with qualified medical personnel, modern equipment, its own intensive care unit, and treatment rooms. The comfortable wards have everything you need and you can stay with your relatives. These conditions facilitate faster recovery from surgery.

Thoracic surgery involves the treatment of many pathologies of the respiratory, digestive, musculoskeletal and breast organs. In K+31, most of the operations are performed laparoscopically, that is, using a puncture of the abdominal wall, and not a wide incision. This reduces the overall trauma to the body during the manipulation, facilitates the recovery period.