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open lung biopsy |
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open lung biopsy Pulmonology A procedure in which the chest cavity is opened to allow visually directed biopsy of lung tissue Indications Diagnose bronchiolitis, chronic interstitial lung disease, lung CA, eosinophilic granuloma, honeycomb
lung, lymphoma, pulmonary HTN, sarcoidosis Pros Greater diagnostic yield than transbronchial Bx Cons ↑ complications Complications Pneumothorax, hemorrhage, air embolism. Cf Cf Bronchoalveolar lavage, Transbronchial biopsy. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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