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Open pleural biopsy

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InjuryDiseasesNutritionPoison
SymptomsSurgeryTestSpecial Topic
Incision for pleural tissue biopsy
Incision for pleural tissue biopsy
Lungs
Pleural cavity
Pleural cavity
Overview Results Risks Prevention
Alternative Names

Biopsy - open pleura


What the risks are

There is a slight chance of:

  • Air leak
  • Excess blood loss
  • Infection
  • Injury to the lung
  • Pneumothorax

Special considerations


Review Date: 11/01/2010
Reviewed By: 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.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).
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