Fachkrankenhaus Coswig

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The main building, first built in 1931. A new wing (left) was added in 2004.
The main building, first built in 1931. A new wing (left) was added in 2004.

Fachkrankenhaus Coswig is specialized center for pneumology and thorasic surgery in Coswig, Germany. It accepts patients with complex cases from all over Germany, as well as from around the world.

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[edit] Size

Over 1000 thorasic surgeries were performed in 2007.

[edit] Laser Use

The clinic pioneered the use of 1318-nm Nd:YAG laser for lung resections in 1996.

[edit] History

Since 1920, treatment of tuberculosis was performed at the clinic. Around 1930, surgical treatment of tuberculosis began. In 1990, the official designation became "Center for Pneumology and Thoracic Surgery". In 2003-2004, the clinic was extensively renovated and expanded.

[edit] External Links

[1] Official website in German

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