Thoracic Surgery Clinic

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Providing compassionate care and improving disease prognosis.

We provide critical care for patients with conditions that affect the lungs, esophagus, and other organs in the chest. Our thoracic surgery team includes experienced pulmonary and critical care physicians, as well as experienced radiologists and cancer staff.

Conditions

- Lung cancer
- Benign diseases and tumors of the lung and esophagus, including achalasia and strictures
- Severe gastroesophageal reflux (heartburn)
- Paraesophageal hernia
- Mesothelioma
- Mediastinal tumors and diseases
- Chest wall tumors
- Pleural diseases (including pneumothorax, infections, and pleural effusions)
- Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)
- Mediastinal tumors and diseases
- Emphysema
- Zenker's diverticulum

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Common Tests and Procedures

Procedures and treatments provided by Augusta Health Thoracic Surgery require a referral from a primary care physician.

Lung biopsy/endobronchial lung biopsy
Removal of a lung lobe (lobectomy)
Removal of fibrotic tissue surrounding the lung (decortication)
Lung resection
Sympathectomy
Thymectomy
Mediastinal biopsy
Excision of cysts or tumors
Heller myotomy
Laparoscopic Nisson fundoplication
Chest reconstruction