Thoracic Surgery

Thoracic surgery deals with all operations on the organs enclosed in the rib cage with the exception of the heart, which is the responsibility of cardiac surgery.

At the CAVOK Center you can request an examination for the following pathologies:

  • Diseases of the lung, trachea, bronchi, pleura, thoracic cage, diaphragm, mediastinum
  • Benign and malignant tumours of the lung
  • Pneumothorax
  • Thoracic trauma
  • Hyperhidrosis
     

What is hyperhidrosis and how to recognise it?
Hyperhidrosis consists of the excessive sweating of certain areas of the body, mainly armpits, hands and feet.

Those who suffer from hyperhidrosis presents one or more of these characteristics:

  • Excessive sweating, clearly visible, in a specific spot, for at least 6 months, without apparent cause
  • Sweat on both sides of the body
  • Disorder to perform common daily activities
  • Frequency of at least one episode per week

How can it be treated?
To determine treatment, it is important to make a correct diagnosis and assess the cause of excessive sweating. Treatment can be either minimally invasive, such as botulinum toxin injections, or surgical.

Consult our experts to find out more!

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Marco Torno
Physician Specialist in Thoracic Surgery
HOW TO ACCESS THE SERVICE

No prescription is required to access the service.
Bring previous medical records or laboratory tests, if available.

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