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An open lung biopsy is surgery to remove a small piece of tissue from the lung. The sample is then examined for cancer, infection, or lung disease.
Alternative NamesBiopsy - open lung
How the test is performedAn open lung biopsy is done in a hospital operating room under general anesthesia, which means you are asleep and pain-free. A tube will be placed through the mouth and into the airway that leads to the lungs.
After cleaning the skin, the surgeon makes a cut in the chest area and removes a small piece of lung tissue. The wound is closed with stitches.
A chest tube may be left in place for 1 - 2 days to prevent the lung from collapsing.
How to prepare for the testYou should tell the health care provider if you are pregnant, allergic to any medications, and if you have a bleeding problem. Be sure to tell the health care team which medications you are taking (including any herbal preparations).
You will be asked not to eat or drink for 8 to 12 hours before the procedure.
How the test will feelWhen you wake up after the procedure, you will feel drowsy for several hours. You may have a mild sore throat from the tube. You will feel some discomfort and pain at the site of the biopsy.
Why the test is performedThe open lung biopsy is done to evaluate lung problems seen on x-ray or CT scan.
Normal ValuesThe lungs and lung tissue will be normal.
What abnormal results meanAbnormal results may indicate:
- Benigntumors
- Cancer
- Certain infections
- Lung diseases
The procedure may also help diagnose a number of different conditions.
What the risks areThere is a possibility of infection or an air leak into the chest. Your risk depends on whether or not you already have lung disease.
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∙ 12y agoAn open lung biopsy is surgery to remove a small piece of tissue from the lung. The sample is then examined for cancer, infection, or lung disease.
Alternative NamesBiopsy - open lung
How the test is performedAn open lung biopsy is done in a hospital operating room under general anesthesia, which means you are asleep and pain-free. A tube will be placed through your mouth and into the airway that leads to the lungs.
After cleaning the skin, the surgeon makes a cut in the chest area and removes a small piece of lung tissue. The wound is closed with stitches.
A chest tube may be left in place for 1 - 2 days to prevent the lung from collapsing.
Today, most centers use a technique called video-assisted thoracoscopy, which uses a camera and tiny instruments to biopsy the lung. With this method, only two small cuts are made. There is much less pain and the recovery is much faster.
How to prepare for the testYou should tell the health care provider if you are pregnant, allergic to any medications, and if you have a bleeding problem. Be sure to tell the health care team which medications you are taking (including any herbal preparations).
You will be asked not to eat or drink for 8 to 12 hours before the procedure.
How the test will feelWhen you wake up after the procedure, you will feel drowsy for several hours. You may have a mild sore throat from the tube. You will feel some discomfort and pain at the site of the biopsy.
Why the test is performedThe open lung biopsy is done to evaluate lung problems seen on x-ray or CT scan.
Normal ValuesThe lungs and lung tissue will be normal.
What abnormal results meanAbnormal results may be due to:
- Benigntumors
- Cancer
- Certain infections (bacterial, viral, or fungal)
- Lung diseases (fibrosis)
The procedure may help diagnose a number of different conditions, such as:
What the risks areThere is a possibility of infection or an air leak into the chest. Your risk depends on whether or not you already have lung disease.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 11/01/2010
Shabir Bhimji MD, PhD, Specializing in General Surgery, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Midland, TX. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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The deadliest of lung disease where abnormal growth of cells prevents normal lung function?
The deadliest type of lung disease is lung cancer.
What are some asbestos related diseases?
Lung disease
Could you die having a Lung Biopsy?
its depend upon the procedure for doing lung biopsy(open lung biospy,needle biopsy,bronchoscopic biopsy,video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery and mediastinoscopy) the risk of death from needle biopsy is rare. The risk of death from open biopsy is one in 3,000 cases. In mediastinoscopy, death occurs in fewer than one in 3,000 cases.
Do they have to break two chest bones for open lung biopsy?
yes
What risks are associated with the open biopsy method of lung biopsy?
Possible complications of an open biopsy include infection or pneumothorax. If the patient has very severe breathing problems before the biopsy, breathing may be further impaired following the operation.
Can you have a lung needle biopsy with emphysemea?
No. A lung needle biopsy is used to pull a sample of tissue from the lungs for testing. A lung needle biopsy should NOT be done with someone who has Emphysema.
Is there a video of an open lung biopsy?
yh im sure ther is somewhere out there on the great wide web
What risks are associated with needle biopsy in relation to a lung biopsy?
Needle biopsy is associated with fewer risks than open biopsy because it does not involve general anesthesia. Some hemoptysis (coughing up blood) occurs in 5% of needle biopsies.
Can you get a false reading from a lung biopsy?
Yes
What procedure does an open lung biopsy involve?
Some lung tissue is removed and the cut closed with stitches. The entire procedure usually takes about an hour. A chest tube is sometimes placed with one end inside the lung
What is the CPT code for endoscopic biopsy of the lung?
32602
What are possible complications of an open biopsy?
infection or lung collapse. Death occurs in about 1 in 3000 cases. If the patient has very severe breathing problems before the biopsy, breathing may be slightly impaired following the operation
What is a lung biopsy?
The doctor then makes a small cut (incision) about half an inch in length. The patient is asked to take a deep breath and hold it while the doctor inserts the special biopsy needle through the incision into the lung.
Can a lung biopsy cause a person with lung cancer to die?
yes,because my grandmother died from lung cancer.I was sad
