Chest, Surgery FAQ

Gynecomastia Doctor, after my surgery, I only had breast tissue and some fat removed (no liposuction), but when I change the dressing or take a shower at home, I still feel that my chest is protruding. Does this mean I definitely need liposuction, or was the surgery a failure? It...

Walking under the sun, only the right forearm is sweating while the left forearm is not? Recently, due to the hot weather, I've noticed that after walking in the sun for a while, I sweat easily from my chest, back, and armpits. However, I've observed that only my right ...

The cystic fibrosis location is too deep? If a fibrocystic lesion is located too deep near the chest wall, is it possible to perform traditional surgery for its removal? When I reviewed the report, the physician mentioned that the lesion's deep location would make it difficu...

After the car accident, there was bruising and swelling in the right chest. Even after the bruise has faded, the right chest remains swollen. An X-ray was taken after the accident, and no issues were found? It has been 7 years since the car accident, and my right chest is still s...

Wound healing issues Hello Doctor, four months ago I had a synthetic graft removed from above my left chest and below my clavicle, which had been in place for five years. Two weeks later, while helping to care for my sister's child, I was accidentally pushed and hit near the...

Breast biopsy Hello: Recently, during a follow-up mammogram, several calcifications were found on the right breast near the chest wall, with the largest measuring less than 0.5 cm. However, the report indicated a BI-RADS category 4A, suggesting a 10% suspicion of malignancy. A fe...

Minimally invasive breast fibroma, constrictive band compression, slight swelling of the lymphatic vessels in the chest? Hello, I would like to ask, I had minimally invasive surgery for three fibromas on my right breast a week ago. There is no discharge or redness around the woun...

The issues related to surgery for sebaceous cysts and fistulous tracts associated with keloids? Due to a recurring hard lump near the anus that was painful, the doctor was uncertain if it was a fistula. After being prescribed antibiotics, a few months later, another lump appeared...

Gynecomastia and Running-Related Issues in Males Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if having gynecomastia (I am 167 cm tall and weigh 60 kg with prominent breasts) will cause any breast issues such as sagging or strain while running? I currently cannot afford surgery, but I cont...

Cervical cone issue Last year, I experienced tinnitus in my left ear, neck pain, and left chest tightness, so I visited the outpatient department of neurosurgery. The doctor requested a cervical MRI, and the report is as follows: **Summary of Imaging Findings** Multiplanar mu...

Postoperative care for breast tumors? Approximately 5 hours after minimally invasive breast tumor surgery, there was bleeding and hematoma formation. The physician performed an ultrasound and stated that there was too much blood clot, necessitating reopening the incision and enla...

Spinal issues Hello Doctor: I previously underwent surgery for spinal stenosis that was compressing my nerves. A few months ago, during a follow-up visit, I had an X-ray taken, and the results showed no significant issues. However, it has been over two years since the surgery, an...

There is a straight blood vessel near the ribs in the chest area. Is it a tendon or a tumor? There is a vertical soft protrusion on the upper ribs of the right side of the chest that does not move. It feels similar to a blood vessel or tendon (muscle?), softer than the surroundin...

Thoracic disc herniation and scoliosis? Hello Doctor, three years ago I was diagnosed with a tumor in my thoracic spine during examinations for another specialty, which was confirmed as a benign hemangioma through MRI. Recently, a follow-up MRI showed no changes in the hemangioma...

One side of the nipple and areola is swollen? Previously, I experienced redness, swelling, and pain on the right side of my chest due to an allergy or eczema. After visiting the breast clinic, the doctor applied a topical medication called Liniderm, which alleviated the redness a...

Recurrent chest pain Hello doctor, my height is 172 cm and my weight is 46-48 kg. I have a history of pneumothorax in both lungs and have undergone endoscopic surgery. In the past two years, I have experienced sudden severe pain on the left side of my chest three times, which sta...

Hello doctor, the wound from the car accident has healed, but now it looks like this? Based on the description provided, it seems that the area in question has become thicker, and the finger on the far right appears to be bent with some white discoloration and two small red spots...

Today, I went to see the thoracic surgery department again? Hello Doctor, I was in a car accident on January 28, and it seems I hit my chest. Since then, I have been experiencing pain in that area, which was initially rated at 3 to 4 out of 10. I went to the emergency room where ...

Nipple inversion Hello doctor, I recently had some neck issues and underwent meridian tapping, which included tapping on the right side of my chest. Recently, I noticed that my right nipple has become inverted and there is a hard lump (which was not present before the tapping). C...

Breast issues Hello, doctor! I underwent a breast fibroadenoma excision surgery last February, and I occasionally experience pain that occurs irregularly. However, when I press on my chest, I do not feel any pain due to external pressure. I would like to know if this type of pain...