RESPIRATORY
LUNG CANCER
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What does a broncoscope do?
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It is passed into the patient’s lungs where it can be used to excise (remove) the tumour.
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It is passed down into the patient’s lungs where it collects a sample of cells for further testing.
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It is like a CT scan, but focused on the lungs and uses radioactive dye to be able to see better inside the lungs.
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It involves key hole suregery with tiny cameras on the lungs.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) is a procedure that is sometimes done during a bronchoscopy. It is also called bronchoalveolar washing. BAL is used to collect a sample from the lungs for testing. During the procedure, a saline solution is put through the bronchoscope to wash the airways and capture a fluid sample.
Detailed explanation-2: -Persistent lung collapse (atelectasis) or collapse of the small air sacs in the lungs is sometimes evaluated using bronchoscopy. This may reveal a blockage, called an obstruction, from thick mucus, a foreign body, or a tumor. If possible, the clinician removes the cause of the obstruction to open the airways.
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