Friday, October, 23, 2009

Thoracoscopy

Health Encyclopedia: Lung Surgery

Alternative Names

Thoracotomy; Lung tissue removal; Pneumonectomy; Lobectomy; Lung biopsy; Thoracoscopy

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Lung surgery

... Alternative Names Thoracotomy; Lung tissue removal; Pneumonectomy; Lobectomy; Lung biopsy; Thoracoscopy Risks Risks for any anesthesia include the following: Reactions... Read more »

Lung surgery

... Alternative Names Thoracotomy; Lung tissue removal; Pneumonectomy; Lobectomy; Lung biopsy; Thoracoscopy Description While the patient is under general anesthesia, an incision... Read more »

Lung surgery

... Alternative Names Thoracotomy; Lung tissue removal; Pneumonectomy; Lobectomy; Lung biopsy; Thoracoscopy Expectations after surgery The outcome depends on the type and severity... Read more »

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Treatment Options by Stages

...surgeries for early cancers and surgeries that relieve cancer symptoms in late stages of the disease.Thoracoscopy. Thoracoscopy is a less-invasive technique that employs a thin tube containing a... Read more »

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Diagnostic Tests

...invasive imaging methods. There is a 5 -10% risk for bleeding or collapsed lung with needle aspiration.Thoracoscopy. Thoracoscopy is usually very effective for diagnosing cancer in the outer areas... Read more »

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