Endometriosis Above the Belt: A Life-Changing Conversation With Dr. Francesco Di Chiara скачать в хорошем качестве

Endometriosis Above the Belt: A Life-Changing Conversation With Dr. Francesco Di Chiara

Thoracic Endometriosis Explained | Dr. Francesco Di Chiara | Collapsed Lungs, Diaphragm Lesions & Surgical Treatment Dr. Francesco Di Chiara, leading consultant thoracic surgeon at John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, dives deep into thoracic endometriosis—an often misdiagnosed form of endometriosis that affects the lungs, diaphragm, and chest cavity. In this episode, you'll learn how thoracic endometriosis can cause collapsed lungs (catamenial pneumothorax), shoulder pain, breathing difficulties, hemothorax, and coughing up blood (hemoptysis). Dr. Di Chiara unpacks the diagnostic challenges, including imaging limitations and how many patients are misdirected to *orthopedic care* before receiving the right diagnosis. 📌 Key topics covered: What is thoracic endometriosis? Symptoms: pneumothorax, hemoptysis, pleural effusion, shoulder pain, hemothorax Why 90% of patients first see orthopedic doctors MRI imaging limitations & lesion detection challenges Surgical treatment: thoracoscopy, robotic excision, and diaphragm repair Considerations for pregnancy after diaphragmatic surgery Importance of multi-disciplinary endometriosis care Visual classification of lesions: pink, purple, brown, white Why high-volume, expert centers are critical for optimal outcomes 🎯 If you suspect lung or chest-related endometriosis, don’t wait. Seek care from an expert endometriosis center with an integrated thoracic surgery team. Insist on meeting your full surgical team—including the thoracic surgeon—before undergoing treatment. 🔔 Subscribe for more expert conversations on endometriosis, chronic pelvic pain, and whole-body care. 💬 Leave a comment if you've experienced thoracic endo symptoms or want to share your journey—your story could help others find answers. #ThoracicEndometriosis #EndometriosisAwareness #CollapsedLung #ShoulderPain #Hemothorax #DrFrancescoDiChiara #EndoBattery #DiaphragmaticEndometriosis #CatamenialPneumothorax #PelvicPain #MultidisciplinaryCare #EndometriosisTreatment