Open pleural biopsyFrom our partner site on chronic pain, ChronicPainConnection.com.
The pleura is the membrane lining the chest cavity and covering the lungs. In an open pleural biopsy, a sample of the pleura is taken through an incision made in the chest wall. It is then examined for abnormalities in the laboratory. Alternative Names: Biopsy - open pleura How the test is performed: advertisement This procedure is done in the hospital using general anesthesia (the patient is unconscious and pain-free). During the procedure, you are given a mixture of anesthetic gas and oxygen through a tube that is inserted through your mouth and into the trachea. An incision is made in the chest on the left or right side. A sample is taken from the pleura (lung membrane) under direct observation. After the sample is obtained, a chest tube is placed and the incision is stitched closed. How to prepare for the test: You will be asked not to eat or drink for 8 hours before the test. You must sign a consent form. For infants and children: The preparation you can provide for this procedure depends on your child's age and experience. For specific information regarding how you can prepare your child, see the following topics:
How the test will feel: You will be asleep during the procedure. There will be some tenderness and pain at the site of the incision afterwards. You may have a sore throat after the test due to the breathing tube. Why the test is performed: This procedure is used when a larger sample is needed than can be obtained by a pleural needle biopsy. The procedure is done when no body fluids are in the pleura or when a direct view of the pleura and the lungs is necessary.
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