Chest Surgery
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– It’s Not as Intimidating as You Might Think Chest surgery (a.k.a. thoracic surgery) was once a very invasive procedure, often requiring lengthy hospital stays and a longer recovery time. Our lung surgeons use the latest technologies to ensure your procedure is less invasive than typical lung surgeries of the past. Surgical Specialists of Ocala […]
Diagnose and Treat Pleural Effusion
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Surgical Specialist of Ocala can diagnose and treat pleural effusion. Once diagnosed, we investigate to find the underlying cause, then determine the best course of treatment. Let’s take a look at some of the most common treatment options. Medication Medication may be recommended to reduce the accumulation of fluid. For instance, when pleural effusion is […]
Painful Breathing? Chest Pain? It Could Be Pleural Effusion
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Pleural effusion (commonly known as “water on the lungs”) is a result of an increase in the fluid between the two membranes that cover the lungs, separating them from the chest wall. These membranes, called visceral and parietal pleurae, naturally have a small quantity of fluid spread over them. However, when too much fluid exists, […]