Learning objectives
Students must have knowledge of the basic elements of diseases treated during the course and be prepared to use such knowledge with a view to improving their professional skills.
Prerequisites
<br />Prior knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology, Histology and General Pathology is recommended.
Course unit content
<br />The most important topics relative to diseases requiring thoracic surgery and useful for the profession are dealt with. The topics covered in the lessons are as follows: Lung Cancer, Pneumothorax, Pleural Effusion, Pleural Tumours, Mediastinal Tumours, Thoracic Wall Tumours, Thoracic trauma, Pulmonary Metastases, Thoracic Drainage.
Full programme
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Bibliography
Carbognani , Rusca, Bobbio :La Patologia Toracica di Interesse Chirurgico .Ed. Minerva Medica 2000
Teaching methods
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Assessment methods and criteria
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