CHEST DISEASES DEPARTMENT


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The Chest Diseases department, also known as Thoracic Medicine or Chest Medicine department, is a specialized medical department that focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and conditions affecting the chest and respiratory system. This department deals with a wide range of disorders, including respiratory diseases, lung infections, chest-related cancers, and other conditions that impact the chest cavity.

  • Key features and functions of the Chest Diseases department include:
  1. Diagnosis and Treatment of Respiratory Conditions: The department is equipped to diagnose and manage various respiratory conditions, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, bronchitis, interstitial lung diseases, tuberculosis, and lung cancer. Specialists in chest diseases employ a combination of medical history assessment, physical examinations, pulmonary function tests, imaging studies (such as chest X-rays or CT scans), bronchoscopy, and other diagnostic procedures to reach an accurate diagnosis.
  2. Management of Chronic Respiratory Diseases: The Chest Diseases department plays a crucial role in managing chronic respiratory conditions. Chest disease specialists work closely with patients to develop personalized treatment plans, which may include medications, inhalers, oxygen therapy, pulmonary rehabilitation, and lifestyle modifications. The goal is to improve symptoms, enhance lung function, and enhance the overall quality of life for patients with chronic respiratory diseases.
  3. Interventional Chest Procedures: Some Chest Diseases departments offer interventional chest procedures, which are minimally invasive techniques used to diagnose and treat various chest-related conditions. These procedures may include bronchoscopy, endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS), thoracentesis (fluid drainage from the chest cavity), pleuroscopy, and insertion of chest tubes. Interventional procedures aid in the diagnosis and management of lung cancers, pleural effusions, and other chest conditions.
  4. Management of Chest Infections: The department provides expertise in the diagnosis and management of chest infections, including pneumonia, bronchitis, pleural infections, and other respiratory illnesses. Chest disease specialists work in collaboration with infectious disease specialists to ensure appropriate treatment, infection control measures, and monitoring of patients with complex or severe infections.
  5. Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Management: The Chest Diseases department plays a crucial role in the diagnosis, staging, and management of lung cancer. Chest disease specialists may perform bronchoscopies, endobronchial ultrasound-guided biopsies, and other procedures to obtain tissue samples for accurate diagnosis. They collaborate with oncologists and other specialists to develop comprehensive treatment plans, which may include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapies, or immunotherapy.
  6. Chest Radiology and Imaging: Chest Diseases departments often have dedicated radiology services for chest imaging, such as chest X-rays, CT scans, and specialized imaging techniques like PET-CT scans for lung cancer staging. These imaging studies aid in the diagnosis, monitoring, and follow-up of various chest conditions.
  7. Respiratory Rehabilitation: Some Chest Diseases departments provide respiratory rehabilitation programs for patients with chronic lung diseases. These programs aim to improve exercise capacity, breathing techniques, and overall quality of life through a combination of exercise training, education, and counseling.
  8. Smoking Cessation: The Chest Diseases department plays a significant role in promoting smoking cessation and helping patients overcome tobacco addiction. Chest disease specialists provide counseling, support, and pharmacotherapy to aid individuals in quitting smoking and reducing the associated risks to chest and lung health.
  • The Chest Diseases department plays a crucial role in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and conditions affecting the chest and respiratory system. Through a multidisciplinary approach, utilizing advanced diagnostic techniques, personalized treatment plans, and ongoing support, chest disease specialists strive to optimize lung health, relieve symptoms, prevent complications, and improve the overall well-being of their patients.
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  • Our Mission
  • The mission of the Department of Chest Diseases is to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals with chronic critical illnesses and complex respiratory conditions in post-acute settings.
  • In this context, our aims are;
  1. To advance the prevention and treatment of respiratory diseases through integration of patient's care, biomedical research and professional education.
  2. To provide an environment for exceptional research among faculty members, students and research assistants.
  3. To teach medical students the knowledge and skills they will need to sustain this mission into the future.
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  • Our Vision
  1. To be the best in the care of individuals with complex respiratory conditions in the post-acute setting.
  2. To become a leading center of international standard in Respiratory Medicine education and research.
  3. To educate physicians to be outstanding clinicians, biomedical researchers and leaders in Pulmonary Medicine.


ACADEMIC STAFF

Prof. Dr. Ahmet İLVAN

Head of Department
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 444-1-428 / 56102

Assoc. Prof. HANDE İKİTİMUR

Faculty Member of Department
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 444-1-428 / -

Assist. Prof. Mesut BAYRAKTAROĞLU

Faculty Member of Department
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 444-1-428 / -

güncelleme: 1.12.2023 18:00