Recovery After Surgical Diagnosis of Chest, Lung Problems
Here is information on what to expect in the hospital and at home after your procedure.
Here is information on what to expect in the hospital and at home after your procedure.
You've been told you need a surgical procedure to diagnose a problem in your chest or lung. Surgical procedures are used to get large samples of tissue or lymph nodes from the chest or lung. Read on to learn more about the different procedures.
You've been told you need a percutaneous procedure to diagnose a problem in your chest or lung. This procedure lets the healthcare provider remove tissue or fluid (biopsy) from the chest or lung. Learn what to expect from this procedure.
You've been told you need an endoscopic procedure to diagnose a problem in your chest or lung. This procedure allows your healthcare provider to view the airway of your lungs and take a tissue sample (biopsy) if needed.
Imaging tests help your doctor find the problem in your chest or lungs and figure out if it affects other parts of your body. Read on to learn more about some of the most common imaging tests.
Learn about the common types of chest and lung problems, such as masses, infections, airway diseases, and other diseases.
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