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Luo Peng
Thoracic Surgery
About me
2004.09-2009.07 Studied Clinical Medicine at Wuhan University School of Medicine, obtained a Bachelor's degree. 2009.09-2012.07 Studied Cardiothoracic Surgery at Jiamusi Medical College, obtained a Master's degree. 2012.07-2014.01 Resident Physician in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Jiamusi Central Hospital. 2014.01-Present Physician, Attending Physician, Lecturer in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Jiamusi University Affiliated First Hospital.
Proficient in diseases
Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases in the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems, as well as the mediastinum. Proficient in thoracoscopic techniques, including lung lobe and segment resections. Skilled in procedures such as thoracoscopic resection of esophageal smooth muscle tumors with gastroscope, single-port thoracoscopic resection of mediastinal tumors, single-port thoracoscopic resection of pulmonary bullae, and pericardial window drainage, which are regional new technologies. Proficient in procedures like fibrinolytic decortication for empyema, repair of esophageal hiatal hernia, lung cancer radiofrequency ablation, endovascular isolation of aortic dissection, surgical treatment of esophageal and cardia cancers, etc. Performs over 20 emergency surgeries annually, including liver, stomach, and diaphragm repair for thoracoabdominal injuries, heart repair, trachea and lung repair, open reduction and internal fixation for rib fractures, and excels in emergency treatment of severe chest trauma.
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How to correct pigeon chest in children
Treatment should be decided based on the specific condition of the child's pigeon chest. For mild to moderate pigeon chest, especially in children, where there is no compression on the heart and lungs, conservative treatment should generally be considered. The best method for correction is to pay attention to posture and engage in appropriate physical exercise. Additionally, a thoracic orthotic can be used; the effects of wearing a thoracic orthotic for correcting mild to moderate pigeon chest are generally quite positive. For severe pigeon chest, particularly when there is compression affecting the heart and lungs and thus impacting cardiac and pulmonary function, surgical treatment should be considered to correct the severe pigeon chest.
How painful is a rib fracture?
How painful is a rib fracture? Personally, I have never experienced a fracture, but I have treated many patients with rib fractures. I can say that most rib fractures are very painful, especially those where the fracture site stimulates the nerve, causing severe pain, even unbearable enough to make one cry out. Generally speaking, with rib fractures, most people are in so much pain that they dare not cough or even take deep breaths. Some patients can barely get up once lying down, as any movement during the process can cause intense pain. There are also cases where patients have difficulty lying back down after getting up, experiencing significant pain in the process. Essentially, any activity that involves moving the fractured area is avoided due to the pain, which highlights how painful rib fractures can be.
What medicine to take for pleurisy
Regarding what medicine to take for pleurisy, it depends on the specific actual situation. If it is simple mild pleuritis without pleural effusion and only pain, generally, if the pain is not severe, medication may not be necessary. If the pain is severe, one can (under the guidance of a doctor) take oral pain relievers like ibuprofen or acetaminophen with codeine for symptomatic treatment. If there are symptoms such as fever, coughing up phlegm, pleural effusion, or even suspected tuberculous pleuritis, long-term oral anti-tuberculosis drugs are required for treatment. If tuberculosis cannot be confirmed and there are no significant symptoms, symptomatic treatment can be administered temporarily.
Is Grade C reflux esophagitis serious?
Reflux esophagitis is classified into grades A, B, C, and D according to the severity of the condition, primarily based on the extent of damage to the esophageal mucosa. Grade C reflux esophagitis, in particular, is considered when up to 75% of the circumferential esophageal mucosa is damaged, which is relatively severe. Further progression can lead to ulcers or even severe damage to the entire esophageal mucosa. Therefore, Grade C reflux esophagitis is considered to be quite serious.
Reflux esophagitis is caused by what?
There are many causes of reflux esophagitis. The main issue is due to the acidic digestive fluids from the stomach entering the esophagus. The primary cause of this is problems with the pressure of the lower esophageal sphincter, commonly referred to by doctors as the LES. Additionally, increased abdominal pressure or some gastrointestinal issues can also lead to reflux esophagitis.
What department should I go to at the children's hospital for chickenpox?
If children have pectus carinatum and need treatment, it is necessary to check if the children's hospital has a specialized thoracic surgery department. If there is a pediatric thoracic surgery department, one can make an appointment there. Generally, for mild cases of pectus carinatum, children do not need surgery and can undergo conservative treatment, such as having a custom chest orthosis made. Wearing the chest orthosis can correct the condition. If the pectus carinatum is severe, and the child is over four years old, then surgery can be considered in the thoracic surgery department. Therefore, for pectus carinatum, appointments need to be made with the thoracic surgery department at a children's hospital.
Esophageal cancer screening methods
The screening methods for esophageal cancer primarily involve checks of the esophagus, including upper gastrointestinal barium meal and gastroscopy. Gastroscopy, in particular, is a relatively accurate method for examining patients. This is because during a gastroscopy, biopsy samples can be taken, and pathology can definitively determine whether cancer is present. There might be issues regarding whether a patient can undergo a gastroscopy as it requires significant patient tolerance. Therefore, depending on the patient's health condition, if a gastroscopy is not feasible, an upper gastrointestinal barium meal can be conducted first.
Reflux esophagitis is divided into several grades.
Reflux esophagitis can be classified into four grades based on the extent of esophageal mucosal damage: Grade A, B, C, and D. Grade A mainly involves damage to the folds of the esophageal mucosa, generally not exceeding 5 millimeters. Grade B refers to damage greater than 5 millimeters. Grade C indicates that the damage to the esophageal mucosa reaches 75% of the entire circumference of the esophagus; any damage below 75% falls into Grade C. Grade D, on the other hand, is quite severe, with extensive damage around the entire circumference of the esophagus, mainly divided into these four grades.
Will esophageal cancer recur after resection?
This depends on the actual situation and the specific postoperative pathology of the patient. Generally, a comprehensive examination is conducted before esophageal cancer surgery, and surgery is only performed if there is no metastasis and the patient's physical condition permits it. Therefore, postoperatively, if it is very early-stage esophageal cancer, the likelihood of recurrence is generally small. However, if it involves mid-to-late stages, the possibility of recurrence must be considered. However, essentially, all cases of esophageal cancer are prone to recurrence after resection.
Common sites of rib fractures
The most common sites for rib fractures are the fourth to tenth ribs, as they are more prone to fractures. The first to third ribs are relatively short and are protected by the scapula and clavicle. Additionally, the 11th and 12th ribs are quite mobile, making them less likely to fracture when subjected to external forces. Among the fourth to tenth ribs, the fourth to seventh ribs are the most susceptible to fractures, because their internal cartilage is relatively short, making these ribs the most likely to break when impacted.