Cardiothoracic, or thoracic, surgeons treat diseases of the chest including coronary artery disease; cancers of the lung, esophagus, and chest wall; abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves; birth defects of the chest and heart; tumors in the organs contained in the chest cavity; and transplantation of the heart and lungs. The information presented here is created and maintained by STS members.
Please send us questions and comments regarding the site, though we are not able to answer individual questions about medical conditions and procedures. This site is not meant as a substitute for the advice of a physician; we recommend that people with the conditions discussed consult a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon. Access information on particular areas of cardiothoracic surgery by following the links below:
Adult Cardiac Surgery
Valve Repair/Replacement Surgery
Lung/Thoracic Surgery
Esophageal Surgery
Aneurysm Surgery
Arrhythmia Surgery
Other Types of Surgery
