Question 1

activities for a thoracic surgeon?

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Chest problems: A thoracic surgeon treats problems involving the chest wall, lungs, esophagus, and in some cases, the heart and great vessels. That is usually done by thoracic surgeons who specialize in heart surgery only.

Question 2

how do i know exactly what is a thoracic surgeon and what do they do?

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See details: A thoracic surgeon is one who operatively treats problems that arise in the chest cavity.

Question 3

how often should you have follow app with thoracic surgeon after a thorectomy?

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Again it depends: Really it depends.  A thoracotomy is a surgical approach to the chest. It can be done for many things. The length of follow-up is more dependent on why the thoracotomy was done. A cancer patient may need follow-up for years while a infectious reason may need follow-up for only a couple of months.

Question 4

who is the best thoracic surgeon in central united states...specifially texas.?

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Verrry Subjective: Surgeons are like pilots: if you ask one to name the top 3, they have trouble coming up with 2 more names. If you are looking for an excellent thoracic surgeon, i would suggest the following resources: 1-go to the society of thoracic surgeons website. 2-ask your primary care physician.3-contact the top 3 hospitals in your area. Most importantly, meet with them and make sure they communicate well.

Question 5

what should one look for when trying to choose the best thoracic surgeon for them?

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Busy: Board certified
established
busy with referrals from multiple sources
most of the so called grades are not very good.Always can see the person, and assess your reaction and the responses to your needs.
Second opinions are also common!

Question 6

how old should a thoracic surgeon stop doing operations?

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Personal: Depends on personal strenth and "do not harm" believes.

Question 7

as a thoracic surgeon which examanations would you prescrible 4 months after a thoractomy?

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Office visit: Possible x-ray or ct depending on established diagnosis or symptoms.

Question 8

what is the difference between a cardiac and a thoracic surgeon?

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Heart surgery or not: Most chest surgeons are cardiothoracic surgeons and perform all procedures involving organs of the chest cavity, but some choose to focus only on the lungs and identify themselves as thoracic surgeons.

Question 9

what exactly is a thoracic surgeon and what do they do besides lungs?

Accepted Answer

All organs in chest: Thoracic surgeons care for all surgical diseases of the chest which includes; lungs, esophagus, thymus, heart, aorta, great vessels, chest wall, ribs, sternum, trauma disorders of these organs include malignancy, and benign diseases.

Question 10

if a  carcinoidlung tumour is slow growing why then does the thoracic surgeon operate and put the patient through so much pain?

Accepted Answer

Curative intent: Surgical resection is for curative intent.  Eventhough it is slowly growing disease- but still it is neoplasm with capability to spread and give you more problem. So, if surgical resection still can be done and you are going for a cure, an agressive approach has to be done. Discuss with you doctor further.

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