Receiving a diagnosis of lung cancer marks the beginning of a challenging journey for patients and their loved ones. However, thanks to advancing surgical technologies, lung operations no longer have to be performed using the daunting and taxing "open" methods of the past. Medical...
With the widespread use of check-up (screening) programs and computed tomography (CT) today, the detection rate of "lung nodules" (commonly referred to as a "spot on the lung") has increased significantly. The greatest concern for patients visiting our clinics is this finding they see in their report…
The area in our chest cavity located right behind the breastbone (sternum) and in front of the heart is called the “anterior mediastinum.” The most important organ in this region is the thymus gland. Being vital for the development of the immune system during childhood...
The windpipe (trachea) is our vital primary airway that carries air to the lungs. However, narrowing can sometimes occur in this passage due to various reasons. Our patients often describe this condition by saying, “I have noisy breathing,” “I’m wheezing,” or “There's something in my throat…”
Have you ever felt a sudden, stabbing pain in your chest and difficulty breathing, even while being a young and healthy individual with no prior health issues? The cause of this condition, medically known as pneumothorax and commonly referred to as...
A successful lung or chest wall surgery is only half of the journey. The other half is the recovery period you will spend in the hospital and at home after the operation. While we, as the surgical team, fulfill our responsibilities, as the patient...
