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If, after evaluation by and consultation with the Thoracic Surgeon, it is determined that surgery is necessary, you will meet with our Surgical Coordinators. They will schedule any pre-operative testing you may require. These tests may include chest x-ray, CT scan, bone scan, bronchoscopy, ventilation/perfusion studies, biopsies, and blood work. The Coordinators will provide you with an appointment at the Weiner Center for preoperative testing (Pre-Admission Testing Center) (PATC) as well as a time and date for your thoracic surgery. You will be given information about what you must do to prepare for your surgery, as well as the time you should arrive at the hospital on the day of your surgery. You will be provided with a packet of information detailing what you will need to know about your hospital stay. The Surgical Coordinators are also available by phone to answer any questions you may have after you leave the clinic. Please call the Surgical Coordinators at 617-525-3210 between the hours of 3 and 4 pm the day before your scheduled surgery to confirm.
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Division of Thoracic Surgery
Brigham and Women's Hospital
75 Francis Street
Boston, MA 02115