Death of beloved radio host prompts discussion on prostate cancer (Links to an external site)
After beloved St. Louis radio personality Jeff Burton died from prostate cancer, Zachary Smith, MD, appeared on Fox2 to discuss what men need to know about this disease.
Diagnosing Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome – How Reliable Are Current Testing Methods?
Two new studies tackle questions regarding the reliability of the standardized elevated arm stress test in the diagnosis of neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome.
Understanding ECMO
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation helps the body recover during heart or lung failure.
What is DIEP Flap Surgery?
State-of-the-art breast reconstruction provides natural results after mastectomy.
Planning for a healthier school year (Links to an external site)
Graham Colditz, MD, DrPH, offers advice on how to keep children healthy this school year.
Leading in Liver Transplantation: Maria B. Majella Doyle, MD, MBA
Distinguished endowed chair recognizes Doyle’s vital role in transplant surgery.
Top Doctors 2022
Congratulations to the Department of Surgery faculty recognized on the 2022 Castle Connolly Top Doctors® list.
Lung Cancer – The Basics
Learn more about lung cancer types, symptoms and treatment from Washington University surgeons at Siteman Cancer Center.
What You Need to Know about Lung Cancer Screening in 2022
Screening guidelines updated in 2021 nearly double the number of eligible individuals.
Department of Surgery New Faculty: August 2022
Washington University welcomes Drs. Al-Aref, Craft, Gul, Hayek, Holzem and Yu to the Department of Surgery.
A Look Into Hepatitis and Liver Transplant
Hepatitis can cause damage to the liver and, in some cases, a need for a liver transplant.
Sarcoma – What It Is and How It’s Treated
Sarcomas are a cancerous condition that manifests in different types of tissue. Symptoms include progressively enlarged or painful lumps that are superficial, deep or in the joints. There are many options for diagnosing sarcomas, and their progress or stage determines treatment options. Sarcoma is a rare type of cancer that often doesn’t cause symptoms, which makes screenings vitally important if you develop any new and unidentified lumps.