Thoracic Surgery · Montería
Mediastinal, tracheal, esophageal and diaphragm procedures in Montería
I evaluate and operate on highly complex conditions in the central chest, the airway and the diaphragm using specialized small-incision approaches.
In-person care in Montería and teleconsultation available.
Carmen Narváez Monterroza offers Mediastinum and airway in Montería as a specialist in Thoracic Surgery. Rated 5.0★ (16 Google reviews). Consultation from $200.000 COP.
Do any of these symptoms apply to you?
If any of these situations feel familiar, a consultation could be the right first step.
- A mass or cyst found in the center of the chest: "A CT scan found a mediastinal tumor or a thymus lesion and I need to know whether it requires surgery."
- Difficulty breathing after being intubated: "I was in intensive care with a tracheal tube and now I hear wheezing, stridor or feel short of breath when speaking."
- Feeling of suffocation when lying down due to a diaphragm problem: "I was diagnosed with a diaphragmatic hernia or paralysis that stops me breathing normally when lying down."
- Difficulty or discomfort swallowing food: "I have a suspected esophageal problem or achalasia and my specialist recommended a thoracic surgery assessment."
- Referral from your treating doctor: "My pulmonologist, gastroenterologist or general surgeon suggested a consultation to evaluate an airway or mediastinal lesion."
Treatment goals
What we aim to achieve
Results vary by patient. Dra. Carmen Narváez Monterroza will assess you during the consultation.
Examine in detail the location of the mediastinal, tracheal or diaphragmatic lesion on your high-resolution CT scans during the consultation.
Remove mediastinal or thymic tumors, prioritizing the video-assisted technique (VATS) to protect the blood vessels of the central chest.
Correct tracheal narrowing to restore normal airflow without the need for aggressive procedures.
Repair diaphragmatic hernias or elevation to allow your lungs to expand properly when breathing.
Explain the diagnosis in simple terms and accompany you personally before, during and after surgery.
How it works
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Assessment and CT review
I examine your medical history, your respiratory symptoms and your CT scans to measure the lesion in the mediastinum, trachea or diaphragm precisely.
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Planning and surgery
I explain the safest surgical alternative for your anatomy and perform the operation aiming to use minimally invasive video-assisted techniques.
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Post-operative care and follow-up
I monitor your progress in hospital and stay in direct contact after discharge to ensure your respiratory function recovers.
The choice
Why choose Dra. Carmen Narváez Monterroza?
- I trained as a medical doctor at Universidad de Cartagena, specialized in General Surgery at Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana and completed my subspecialty in Thoracic Surgery at the University of São Paulo (INCOR / ICESP).
- I completed international surgical training at Harvard University (Brigham and Women’s Hospital) and clinical placements at Hospital Mútua Terrassa in Spain for advanced mediastinal evaluation.
- I have more than 5 years of clinical practice dedicated to the comprehensive management of diseases of the chest, lungs, airway and diaphragm at high-complexity centers.
- I offer in-person care at office 1406 in Torre Riverpark, Montería, and the option of a virtual consultation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the mediastinum?
Why does tracheal stenosis or narrowing occur?
Does a diaphragmatic hernia always require surgery?
Is there risk in operating near the heart or major vessels?
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Where to visit
Get a specialist assessment for complex chest conditions
If you have difficulty swallowing, tracheal stenosis or diaphragm-related discomfort, book an appointment with me to define timely treatment.
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The information on this page is for guidance only and does not replace a medical consultation. Results vary by patient. Any therapeutic decision must be agreed directly with Carmen Narváez Monterroza after an individual evaluation.