What conditions does cardiothoracic surgery treat?
Disease description:
I went to the hospital for an examination, and the attending physician scheduled me for a consultation with the Cardiothoracic Surgery Department. What conditions does the Cardiothoracic Surgery Department treat?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Sun Qifeng
Cardiothoracic surgery is a medical specialty focused on diagnosing and treating diseases of the heart and thorax. Conditions managed by cardiothoracic surgeons include:
- Heart valve disorders (e.g., stenosis or regurgitation);
- Coronary artery disease (e.g., angina pectoris, myocardial infarction);
- Congenital heart disease;
- Cardiac tumors;
- Pericardial diseases;
- Thoracic trauma;
- Pulmonary disorders (e.g., emphysema, lung cancer, pulmonary bullae);
- Esophageal diseases (e.g., esophageal cancer, hiatal hernia);
- Mediastinal tumors; and
- Chest wall disorders.
Treatment modalities in cardiothoracic surgery may include open-heart surgery, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, thoracoscopy, and cardiac catheter-based procedures. Cardiothoracic surgeons frequently collaborate with cardiologists, pulmonologists, and other specialists to provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for patients.
