Conditions We Treat

Diaphragm Tumor

The diaphragm is a dome-shaped muscle located between the abdomen and the chest cavity (thorax). It allows air to flow in and out of the lungs by decreasing pressure in the lungs and helping the rib cage expand when one inhales. Tumors can develop in the diaphragm, which can be malignant (cancerous) or benign (non-cancerous). These tumors may originate in the diaphragm or spread from elsewhere.

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Diseases of the Diaphragm

The diaphragm, the main muscle involved in breathing, separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities. When a person inhales, it decreases pressure in the lungs and helps expand the rib cage. As with any organ or muscle, the diaphragm is subject to disorders and abnormalities, which come in many different forms and can stem from injury or illness.

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Esophageal Cancer

Esophageal cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the esophagus, which is a flexible tube connecting the throat to the stomach. Generally between 10 and 13 inches long, the esophagus contracts when one swallows, to push food down into the stomach. Mucus helps move this process along.

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Pleural Diseases

The pleural space is the small area containing fluid between the two layers of thin covering that protects the lungs. A common type of pleural disease is a pleural effusion, when there is an abnormal amount of fluid around the lungs caused by different medical conditions. While most pleural effusions aren't serious, some require treatment to prevent them from becoming more serious.

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Thoracic Surgery

Barrett's Esophagus

Bronchogenic Cysts

Diaphragm Tumor

Diseases of the Diaphragm

Emphysema

Esophageal Cancer

Hyperhidrosis

Pleural Diseases