Lung BiopsyLung biopsy Definition Lung biopsy is a procedure for obtaining a small sample of lung tissue for examination. The tissue
Lung Biopsy Aftercare RisksAftercare Needle biopsy Following a needle biopsy, the patient is allowed to rest comfortably. He or she may be required t
Lung Cancer Treatment Lobectomylung cancer
treatment lobectomy, pulmonary : A lobectomy is the removal of a lobe, or section, of the lung. Lobectomies
Lung Transplantation Tests AftercareLung transplantation Definition Lung transplantation involves removal of one or both diseased lungs from a patient and the
Pectus Excavatum RepairPectus Excavatum Repair : Pectus excavatum repair, also called funnel chest repair or chest deformity repair, is a type of sur
Pectus Excavatum Repair AftercarePectus Excavatum Repair Diagnosis / Preparation : A pediatrician diagnoses pectus excavatum after observing a child when he or she
Pneumonectomy Lung CancerPneumonectomy is the
medical term for the surgical removal of a lung. A pneumonectomy is most often used to treat lung cancer when
Pneumonectomy Lung Cancer AftercarePneumonectomy Aftercare Chest tubes drain fluid from the incision and a respirator helps the patient breathe for at least 24 h