Cardiothoracic conditions we treat

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an umbrella term for a group of conditions that affect lung function.  

Congenital thoracic malformations (CTM) refer to a group of developmental disorders that affect the thoracic cavity. 

Diaphragm paralysis is when you experience a loss of control in your diaphragm, which causes reduced lung capacity. 

Emphysema is a condition where the air sacs in the lungs (alveoli) become damaged, causing shortness of breath. 

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells in the lungs begin to grow uncontrollably and develop into tumours. 

Lung collapse (pneumothorax) is a build-up of pressure in thoracic cavity that occurs when air escapes from the lung. 

Neurogenic tumours are usually benign and tend to develop with the mediastinum (middle section of the thoracic cavity). 

Pleural cancer (including mesothelioma) is a type of cancer that usually develops in the lining of the lungs. 

Pleural effusion occurs when fluid builds up in the space between the lungs and the chest wall (the pleural cavity). 

Pleural empyema is when pus-filled pockets develop within the pleural cavity, usually as a result of an infection.

Pneumonia occurs when the air sacs within the lungs become inflamed, usually as a result of infection.

Abscesses and cysts can develop on or around the lungs and may require surgical intervention to remove.

Bullae are large pockets of air that form in the lungs, usually as a result of another condition like emphysema.

A pulmonary embolism occurs when an artery becomes blocked by a blood clot, preventing blood flow to the lungs. 

Thoracic sarcomas refer to any tumours that develop within the thoracic cavity, including the chest wall and lungs. 

There are two types of thymus gland cancer: thymoma, which is more common, and thymic carcinoma. 

This condition refers to malignant tumours that grow on the trachea (windpipe) and bronchial tubes (airways).

Pulmonary tuberculosis is a bacterial infection that can cause you to become severely unwell if left untreated. 

Sarcoidosis occurs when swollen patches of tissue (granulomas) develop on your organs – in this case, the lungs.