RESPIRATORY
PATIENT WITH PREVIOUS LUNG SURGERY
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Bronchoscopy.
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Thoracentesis.
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Mediastinoscopy.
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Computed tomography (CT) scan.
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Detailed explanation-1: -This type of biopsy is performed through a fiberoptic bronchoscope (a long, thin tube that has a close-focusing telescope on the end for viewing) through the main airways of the lungs (bronchoscopy).
Detailed explanation-2: -You have a suspicious area that might be cancer Any abnormal areas in the airways that are seen with the bronchoscope can be biopsied to find out if they are cancer. This is done by passing long, thin instruments down the bronchoscope, such as small forceps (tweezers), hollow needles, or brushes to collect the samples.
Detailed explanation-3: -In this procedure, a doctor removes a small sample of cells from your lung and checks it under a microscope for signs of disease. You may also get a lung biopsy to help figure out why there’s fluid in your lungs or to diagnose cancer.
Detailed explanation-4: -The most common is called a bronchoscopy. Other methods your doctor might use to get a biopsy include: Needle biopsy.
Detailed explanation-5: -Needle biopsy. A numbing medicine (local anesthetic) is put on the chest. Transbronchial biopsy. This type of biopsy is done with a bronchoscope. Thoracoscopic biopsy. Medicine is used to put you to sleep (general anesthesia). Open biopsy. This is done under general anesthesia.