A pleurectomy is a surgical procedure to remove part or all of the pleura, a membrane that lines the lungs and chest cavity. The procedure treats empyema — an infection of the pleural cavity — and ...

A new clinical trial at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry is offering patients with cavities in between teeth a new, less painful treatment option. The new treatment, called ...

Paracentesis is a medical procedure that doctors perform to drain fluid from a person’s abdominal cavity. It is sometimes called an abdominal tap. Doctors refer to this buildup of fluid as ascites, ...

DETROIT — A 60-year-old man from the Cadillac area has become the first patient in Michigan to receive a state-of-the-art aerosolized cancer treatment, performed by Henry Ford Health surgical ...

Benefiting from preventative dentistry in Springfield means brighter smiles and fewer dental issues—discover how early care can transform your long-term oral health.

Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is a minimally invasive procedure that doctors use to diagnose and treat chest conditions. During a VATS procedure, a surgeon inserts a thin tube with a ...