Open lung biopsy


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Incision for lung biopsy
Incision for lung biopsy
Lungs
Alternative Names

Biopsy - open lung


What the risks are

There is a possibility of infection or an air leak into the chest. Your risk depends on whether or not you already have lung disease.


Special considerations



Review Date: 10/16/2006
Reviewed By: J.A. Lee, M.D., Division of Surgery, UCSF, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.


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