Thoracic Surgery
Conditions We Treat
Barrett's Esophagus
Barrett's Esophagus (BE) is a complication of chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The normal valve between the esophagus and stomach is incompetent and stomach fluid causes changes in the type of cells in the esophagus.
Go to Detail PageBronchogenic Cysts
Bronchogenic cysts are abnormal growths of tissue that are congenital (present from birth). They typically have thin walls and are filled with fluid or mucous. Most bronchogenic cysts are found in the mediastinum, the part of the chest cavity that separates the lungs.
Go to Detail PageDiaphragm Tumor
The diaphragm is a dome-shaped muscle located between the abdomen and the chest cavity (thorax). It allows air to flow in and out of the lungs by decreasing pressure in the lungs and helping the rib cage expand when one inhales. Tumors can develop in the diaphragm, which can be malignant (cancerous) or benign (non-cancerous). These tumors may originate in the diaphragm or spread from elsewhere.
Go to Detail PageDiseases of the Diaphragm
The diaphragm, the main muscle involved in breathing, separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities. When a person inhales, it decreases pressure in the lungs and helps expand the rib cage. As with any organ or muscle, the diaphragm is subject to disorders and abnormalities, which come in many different forms and can stem from injury or illness.
Go to Detail PageEmphysema
Emphysema is a progressive lung disease in which the small air sacs and airways in the lungs become damaged, making breathing a frustrating and painful process.
Go to Detail PageEsophageal Cancer
Esophageal cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the esophagus, which is a flexible tube connecting the throat to the stomach. Generally between 10 and 13 inches long, the esophagus contracts when one swallows, to push food down into the stomach. Mucus helps move this process along.
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
What is Gastroesophageal Reflux? When you normally swallow, food and drink travel down your esophagus and into your stomach, after passing through the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), which is the normal anatomic valve between the esophagus and stomach. The LES relaxes to allow food and liquid to pass into the stomach. The normal LES then tightens again to minimize reflux of fluid and food into the esophagus from the stomach. When the valve or LES is incompetent, GERD develops.
Go to Detail PageHyperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis is a disorder of the glands in the sympathetic nervous system which control the body's involuntary movements and processes.
Go to Detail PageLung Cancer
Lung cancer is cancer that begins in the lungs, two sponge-like organs in the chest that take in oxygen when breathing. It is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, and smokers have the greatest risk. Some lung cancers are not related to smoking but to exposure to things like asbestos, while others occur for unknown reasons.
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Pleural Diseases
The pleural space is the small area containing fluid between the two layers of thin covering that protects the lungs. A common type of pleural disease is a pleural effusion, when there is an abnormal amount of fluid around the lungs caused by different medical conditions. While most pleural effusions aren't serious, some require treatment to prevent them from becoming more serious.
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