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What aftercare does a patient who has undergone a mediastinoscopy receive?
Following mediastinoscopy, patients will be carefully monitored to watch for changes in vital signs or indications of complications of the procedure or the anesthesia.
How likely is a patient who has undergone a mediastinoscopy to have complications?
Complications from the actual mediastinoscopy procedure are relatively rare--the overall complication rate in various studies has been 1.3-3.0%.
What must a patient do to prepare for a mediastinoscopy?
The physician will normally instruct the patient to fast from midnight before the test until after the procedure is completed.
What further procedure may result when a biopsy indicates the presence of cancer during a mediastinoscopy?
In some cases, analysis of the tissue sample which shows malignancy will suggest the need for immediate surgery while the patient is already prepared and under anesthesia.
What medical conditions may prohibit a patient from undergoing a mediastinoscopy?
Several other medical conditions, such as impaired cerebral circulation, obstruction or distortion of the upper airway, or thoracic aortic aneurysm may also preclude mediastinoscopy.
What discomfort may a patient who has undergone a mediastinoscopy experience?
A patient may have a sore throat from the endotracheal tube, temporary chest pain, and soreness or tenderness at the site of incision.
What can a mediastinoscopy show about the lymph nodes of a lung cancer patient?
The lymph nodes in the mediastinum are likely to show if lung cancer has spread beyond the lungs.
Where is a mediastinoscopy usually performed?
Mediastinoscopy is usually performed in a hospital under general anesthesia.
What will a physician evaluate first during a mediastinoscopy?
The surgeon may clear a path and feel the patient's lymph nodes first to evaluate any abnormalities within the nodes.
What is the icd-9 code for mediastinoscopy with biopsy for mass?
what is the Icd-9-cm code for mediastinoscopy with biopsy for mass
What is the icd-9 cm code for Mediastinoscopy with biopsy for mass?
what is the Icd-9-cm code for mediastinoscopy with biopsy for mass
What is a mediastinoscopy?
Mediastinoscopy is a surgical procedure that allows physicians to view areas of the mediastinum, the cavity behind the breastbone that lies between the lungs.
