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Mesothelioma Attorney, Lawyers and Lawsuits - Symptoms of Malignant Mesothelioma The mesothelium of the chest is called the pleura and the mesothelium of the abdomen is known as the peritoneum. The mesothelium of the pericardial cavity (the "sac-like" space around the heart) is called the pericardium. pleura: a thin membrane that covers the lungs (visceral pleura) and lines the chest cavity (parietal pleura) malignant: harmful, dangerous (a malignant tumor is a cancer). mesothelioma.mia.net   (760 words)

Chest drainage therapy Conditions that may need to be treated by chest drainage therapy include emphysema (air in the tissues of the lungs), tuberculosis, and spontaneous pneumothorax (air in the chest cavity) that causes more than a 25% collapse of the lung. Almost all chest drainage therapy is done to drain blood from the chest cavity after lung or heart surgery. The area of the chest that includes the lining of the chest cavity, the space the lungs are located in, and the membrane covering of the lungs. www.healthatoz.com /healthatoz/Atoz/ency/chest_drainage_therapy.jsp   (889 words)

Chest Drainage Therapy | AHealthyMe.com Conditions that may need to be treated by chest drainage therapy include emphysema (air in the tissues of the lungs), tuberculosis, and spontaneous pneumothorax (air in the chest cavity) that causes more than a 25% collapse of the lung. Almost all chest drainage therapy is done to drain blood from the chest cavity after lung or heart surgery. The area of the chest that includes the lining of the chest cavity, the space the lungs are located in, and the membrane covering of the lungs. www.ahealthyme.com /topic/topic100586606   (907 words)

Chest Pain Angina: Angina is chest pain related to an imbalance between the oxygen demand of the heart and the amount of oxygen delivered via the blood. Chest pain occurs because of inflammation to the lining of the lungs. Pain is typically located in the mid chest, with intermittently dull and sharp pain that may be increased with deep breaths, movement, and deep touch. www.emedicinehealth.com /chest_pain/article_em.htm   (890 words)

Cardiopulmonary Syndromes - National Cancer Institute The pleura is the thin layer of tissue that covers the outer surface of each lung and lines the interior wall of the chest cavity, creating a sac that encloses the pleural cavity. Chest x-ray: An x-ray of the organs and bones inside the chest. The space enclosed by the pleura, which is a thin layer of tissue that covers the lungs and lines the interior wall of the chest cavity. www.cancer.gov /cancertopics/pdq/supportivecare/cardiopulmonary/Patient/page3/print   (1991 words)

Chest Cavity: Biology of the Lungs and Airways: Merck Manual Home Edition The lungs are housed in the chest cavity, a space that also includes the mediastinum. The mediastinum is in the center of the chest and contains the heart, thymus, and lymph nodes, along with portions of the aorta, vena cava, trachea, esophagus, and various nerves. For example, if the chest wall is punctured on one side, causing the lung on that side to collapse, the other lung remains inflated and functioning, because the two lungs are separated by the mediastinum. www.merck.com /mmhe/sec04/ch038/ch038c.html   (264 words)

Chest pain The chest pain that develops is a constricting or burning discomfort that appears in the mid and left chest regions, and may last for 30 minutes or longer. The chest pain associated with pulmonary hypertension occurs with exertion and is relieved by rest, and may be indistinguishable from the chest pain associated with cardiac ischemia. This is due to an increase in pressure within the cavity of the left ventricle that is transmitted to the muscular walls of the heart, or it may result from an increase in fluid within the muscle itself causing an increase in tissue pressure (similar to the swelling that accompanies a local inflammation). www.e-radiography.net /radpath/c/chest_pain.htm   (5574 words)

Chest pain Angina is classified as chest pain that is similar to that of a heart attack but occurs with increased exercise and is relieved by nitroglycerin taken under the tongue. The chest pain associated with aortic dissection occurs suddenly and is described as "ripping." The pain may radiate to the back or between the shoulder blades. Chest pain associated with MVP differs from that of typical angina in that it is sharp, does not radiate, and is not related to physical exertion. razianesth.freeservers.com /chestpain.htm   (3840 words)

Chest Fluoroscopy Chest fluoroscopy is a type of x-ray procedure used to assess the motion and function of the lungs and other structures of the respiratory tract. Chest fluoroscopy may be performed when the motion of the lungs, diaphragm (dome-shaped muscle that separates the abdominal cavity from the chest cavity), or other structures in the chest need to be evaluated. Chest fluoroscopy may be performed when a problem with the motion of the lungs, diaphragm, or other chest structures is suspected. www.stjosephsatlanta.org /greystone/t_and_p/pulmon/TP084.html   (1022 words)

IU Simon Cancer Center - Chest Cavity Cancers Chest cavity or thoracic cancers include cancers of the lung, chest wall, esophagus, mediastinum, pleura (including mesothelioma), and thymus (or thymoma). The lungs are a pair of organs in the chest that supplies the body with oxygen, and removes carbon dioxide from the body. Chest wall cancer occurs in the muscles, bones, and joints that make up the area of the body between the neck and the abdomen. cancer.iu.edu /cancer/types/chest   (532 words)

Pneumothorax (Air in the Chest Cavity) in Cats The chest area surrounding the lungs is a vacuum, allowing the easy expansion of the lungs during inhalation. Unless both sides of the chest cavity are damaged, usually only the right or the left lung is collapsed. Once the wound is repaired, the excess air is withdrawn from the chest cavity using a needle and syringe or a special valve. www.peteducation.com /article.cfm?cls=1&cat=1348&articleid=340   (433 words)

Mesothelioma Symptoms - Signs of Lung Cancer Mesothelioma The "fine needle aspiration" is conducted by inserting a needle into the chest cavity in order to gather the extra pleural effusion. This is done for two reasons: 1) to clear the chest and/or abdominal cavity of pleural build up so that symptoms are reduced and 2) to gather a fluid sample in order to determine if in fact the build up is a result of mesothelioma. The procedure for the chest cavity is known as thoracotomy and the procedure for the abdominal cavity is known as a laparotomy. www.mesothelioma-cancer-treatment.com /mesothelioma_symptoms.html   (458 words)

Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia - My Child Has - Children's Hospital Boston "Congenital" means "born with." The diaphragm is the breathing muscle that separates the chest cavity and the abdominal cavity. In a Bochdalek hernia, the diaphragm may not develop properly, or the intestine may become trapped in the chest cavity as the diaphragm is forming. A diaphragmatic hernia allows abdominal organs to move into the chest cavity, instead of remaining in the abdomen as they are developing. www.childrenshospital.org /az/Site476/mainpageS476P0.html   (1037 words)

Cardiopulmonary Syndromes - National Cancer Institute The pleural cavity is the space surrounding each lung in the chest. The pleura is the thin layer of tissue that covers the outer surface of each lung and lines the interior wall of the chest cavity, creating a sac that encloses the pleural cavity. Chest x-ray: An x-ray of the organs and bones inside the chest. www.nci.nih.gov /cancertopics/pdq/supportivecare/cardiopulmonary/Patient/page3/print   (1990 words)

Pneumothorax Summary The pleural cavity is the region between the chest wall and the lungs. If air enters the pleural cavity, either from the outside (open pneumothorax) or from the lung (closed pneumothorax), the lung collapses and it becomes mechanically impossible for the injured person to breathe, even with an open airway. If the air in the pleural cavity is due to a tear in the lung tissue (in the case of a blast injury or tension pneumothorax), it needs to be released. www.bookrags.com /Pneumothorax   (2881 words)

Chest pain: Causes - MayoClinic.com If you experience periods of intense fear accompanied by chest pain, rapid heartbeat, rapid breathing (hyperventilation), profuse sweating and shortness of breath, you may be experiencing a panic attack — a form of anxiety. Sharp, localized chest pain that's made worse when you inhale or cough may be caused by pleurisy. Costochondritis causes your chest to hurt when you push on your sternum or on the ribs near your sternum. www.mayoclinic.com /health/chest-pain/DS00016/DSECTION=2&   (1145 words)

Spartanburg SC | GoUpstate.com | Spartanburg Herald-Journal   (Site not responding. Last check: ) In medicine (pulmonology), a pneumothorax is a potential medical emergency caused by accumulation of air or gas in the pleural cavity, occurring as a result of disease or injury. The lungs are located inside the chest cavity, which is a hollow space. If air enters the pleural cavity, either from the outside (open pneumothorax) or from the lung (closed pneumothorax), the lung collapses and it becomes mechanically impossible for the injured person to breathe, even with an open airway. www.goupstate.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=pneumothorax   (1302 words)

Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Pleural cavity The outer pleura is attached to the chest wall and is known as the parietal pleura; the inner one is attached to the lung and other visceral tissues and is known as the visceral pleura. Pneumothorax (collapsed lung): air enters the pleural cavity, either from the outside or from the lungs. A tension pneumothorax is where the punctured chest wall forms a one way valve so that air may enter (through the puncture) on inspiration, but cannot exit on expiration. www.reference.com /browse/wiki/Pleural_cavity   (466 words)

Pleural effusion   (Site not responding. Last check: ) Pleural fluid is normally formed in small amounts to lubricate the surfaces of the "pleura," which is the thin membrane that lines the chest cavity and surrounds the lungs. Chest pain, usually a sharp pain that is worse with cough or deep breaths Chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or instilling medication within the chest that prevents re-accumulation of fluid after drainage may be used in some cases. www.adam.com /democontent/hie/ency/article/000086.htm   (536 words)

Types of Chest Trauma During inspiration, as the chest expands, the detached part of the rib segment (flail segment) will move in a paradoxical manner in that it is pulled inward during inspiration reducing the amount of air that can be taken into the lungs. A chest tube is inserted through the chest wall to drain the blood, and it is left in place for several days to reexpand the lung. The placement of a chest tube between the ribs into the pleural space allows the evacuation of air from the pleural space when simple aspiration is not successful, or the pneumothorax is large. www.jcjc.cc.ms.us /faculty/adn/jmcmillan/chesttrauma.html   (1713 words)

Pleural cavity Summary Pleurisy is an inflammation of the pleura characterized by a sharp, stabbing chest pain that becomes worse with deep breathing or coughing. The outer pleura is attached to the chest wall and is known as the Parietal pleura; the inner one is attached to the lung and other visceral tissues and is known as the Visceral pleura. During quiet breathing, the cavity normally experiences a negative pressure (compared to the atmosphere) which helps adhere the lungs to the chest wall, so that movements of the chest wall during breathing are coupled closely to movements of the lungs. www.bookrags.com /Pleural_cavity   (702 words)

Mesothelioma Diagnosis: Imaging Techniques, Pathology Tests, Pulmonary Function Tests Breath Sounds: by listening to the chest cavity as the patient inhales and exhales, the doctor may note an absence of breath sounds, or note these sounds may be muted. The absence of, or muted nature of, these breath sounds may be an indication of fluid in the chest cavity, or of pleural effusions. A chest x-ray may show an unusual thickening of the pleura, lowering of the lung fissures (spaces between the lobes of the lungs), an accumulation of fluid in the lungs (pleural effusion), and/or an irregular mass in the chest cavity. www.mesotheliomahelp.net /mesothelioma_diagnosis.html   (1279 words)

Habits of the Heart The chest cavity is opened and the heart is elevated. The chest cavity is held open with clamps and the heart is exposed. The artificial heart is removed from the chest cavity and the patient is prepared for transplant surgery. www.smm.org /heart/videos/top.html   (573 words)

MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Diaphragmatic hernia A diaphragmatic hernia is an abnormal opening in the diaphragm, occurring before birth, that allows part of the abdominal organs to migrate into the chest cavity. The abdominal organs such as the stomach, small intestine, spleen, part of the liver, and the kidney appear in the chest cavity. A poor prognosis, however, is associated with polyhydramnios, presence of the fetal stomach in the chest, and an early presentation (i.e., distress in the first few hours of life). www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/001135.htm   (569 words)

Malignant Mesothelioma -- MesoLink.org The most common type of mesothelioma is the one which affects the pleura, the thin membrane between the lungs and the chest cavity. Malignant mesothelioma is a fatal disease caused by exposure to asbestos. This may be accompanied by a persistent cough, and all of these symptoms stem from the build up of fluid between the lining of the lung and the chest cavity. www.mesolink.org /resources/malignant-mesothelioma.html   (804 words)

Risk Factors and Symptoms of Malignant Mesothelioma - Early, Ludwick, Sweeney & Strauss Mesothelioma is a cancer that is particulary difficult for doctors to diagnose and one that does not respond well to therapy. The chest cavity, abdominal cavity, and the cavity around the heart are surrounded by a a layer of specialized mesothelial cells. The medical name for the mesothelium of the chest is the pleura and the medical name for the mesothelium of the abdomen is the peritoneum. www.mesothelioma.com /mesotheliomainfo.htm   (822 words)

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