Open Lung Biopsy
Alternate Names : Biopsy - Open Lung
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Incision for Lung Biopsy
Today's Top News Stories | • | Another Study Warns of Risk From Cardiac Surgery Drug - Dec 02, 2008, 19:00
Patients given Trasylol have a higher death risk, data review finds. | • | Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 2, 2008 - Dec 02, 2008, 09:47
- Sarcoma
- Surgery
- Lower Back Pain
| • | Rapid Response Teams Don't Cut Hospital Heart Attacks, Death Rates - Dec 02, 2008, 16:00
Money may be better spent in other areas, experts say. | • | Scientists Report Mental 'Body-Swapping' - Dec 02, 2008, 17:00
In experiments, people felt physical sensation when a mannequin's body was touched. | • | High Salt Levels Common in Many Foods - Dec 02, 2008, 12:00
Cereals, licorice, pancakes, among other products, home to sodium, study says. |
In a lung biopsy, a small piece of lung tissue is removed through a surgical incision in the chest. The abnormal results may indicate cancer, benign tumors, lung diseases, and certain infections.
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