Both the cancer-ridden lungs and lymph nodes of patients with advanced cancers need to be removed. Surgeons must wash the airways and chest cavity to clear away the cancer before putting in new lungs.

Thoracic outlet decompression can treat thoracic outlet syndrome, ... The aim of TOD is to reduce pressure on the structures inside the thoracic cavity.

Hemothorax is bleeding and blood accumulating around your lung. This usually happens after an injury to the chest area. Some underlying health conditions can lead to bleeding in the chest cavity ...