Cardiothoracic Surgery.
The surgical specialty focused on diseases of the heart, lungs, esophagus, and other organs within the chest. Cardiothoracic surgeons perform CABG, valve surgery, aortic surgery, heart transplants, and lung cancer operations.
Definition
What is cardiothoracic surgery?
The surgical specialty focused on diseases of the heart, lungs, esophagus, and other organs within the chest. Cardiothoracic surgeons perform CABG, valve surgery, aortic surgery, heart transplants, and lung cancer operations.
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