What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Surgery Thoracic outlet syndrome surgery consists of one or two procedures to treat thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS). TOS is a group of signs and symptoms that result when blood vessels or nerves that supply the arm and hand are squeezed (compressed). The goal of this procedure is to reduce compression …
What is Thoracic Spine Fracture Thoracic spine fracture is a break in one of the bones of the middle part of the back. The fracture can be mild or very bad. The most serious types cause the broken bones to: Move out of place (unstable). Damage or press on the main nerve in the spine …
What is Thoracic Strain Thoracic strain is an injury to the muscles or tendons that attach to the upper back. A strain can be mild or severe. A mild strain may take only 1–2 weeks to heal. A severe strain involves torn muscles or tendons, so it may take 6–8 weeks to heal. Follow these …
What is Thoracoscopy Thoracoscopy is a procedure to examine the lungs and other structures in a person’s chest. It involves the use of a thin, lighted telescope with an attached camera (thoracoscope). Your health care provider inserts this instrument through a small surgical cut (incision) in your chest wall. You may have thoracoscopy to: Diagnose …
What is Thoracotomy Thoracotomy is surgery to open the chest. This is done to get to organs and tissue inside. This surgery is often done to repair or remove chest tissue that is diseased or damaged. What happens before the procedure? Medicines Ask your doctor about: Changing or stopping your normal medicines. This is important …
What is Threatened Miscarriage Threatened miscarriage is when you have bleeding from your vagina during the first 20 weeks of pregnancy but the pregnancy does not end. Your doctor will do tests to make sure you are still pregnant. The cause of the bleeding may not be known. This condition does not mean your pregnancy …
What is Throat Cancer Throat cancer (oropharyngeal cancer) is an abnormal growth of cancerous cells (malignant tumors) in the throat. Tumors may affect the tonsils, the back of the throat (pharynx), or the voice box (larynx). What are the causes? The exact cause of throat cancer is not known. What increases the risk? You are …