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Whats a ct surgeon?
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Cardio-thoracic: A surgeon that performs heart surgery or other chest, vascular, esophagus, or lung surgery within the chest.
Answered 11/13/2013
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Cardio-Thoracic: "ct surgeon" is a general description applied to surgeons that have been trained and practice specialized surgery within the chest. With further specialization in area of practice...Surgeons are more likely described as either cardiovascular surgeon or thoracic surgeon to acknowledge area of focus/specialization (i.e. Heart vs non-heart thoracic surgery).
Answered 11/13/2013
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Cardiothoracic: That means cardio-thoracic surgeon. A 'chest and heart' surgeon.
Answered 11/13/2013
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Cardiothoracic: A CT surgeon is a CardioThoracic surgeon; a person who specializes in the surgical treatment of diseases affecting organs inside the thorax (the chest).
Answered 10/31/2015
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