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Does A Needle Biopsy Result In A Collapsed Lung?
Question: Dr. XXXXXXX Robinson:
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Thank you for your concern! I have decide not to have needle biopsy because of any risk of a collapsed lung.
When I had a tumor removed in right lung, 1999, the surgery went well, then lung collapsed, after 7-10 days when lung wouldn't stabilize the surgeon removed the lung. Cancer cured minus a lung.
I will opt for a bronchoscopy for tissue biopsy.
I truly appreciate the follow up. Audrey XXXXXXX
http://doctor.yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy.com/AskDoctorInboxServlet?page=viewQuery&queryId=318519
Thank you for your concern! I have decide not to have needle biopsy because of any risk of a collapsed lung.
When I had a tumor removed in right lung, 1999, the surgery went well, then lung collapsed, after 7-10 days when lung wouldn't stabilize the surgeon removed the lung. Cancer cured minus a lung.
I will opt for a bronchoscopy for tissue biopsy.
I truly appreciate the follow up. Audrey XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
thank you so much
Detailed Answer:
I really appreciate hearing about your decision. These decisions are always hard to make. I trust that you are doing what is best for you. In this situation I would probably have made the same decision. I wish you the best
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
thank you so much
Detailed Answer:
I really appreciate hearing about your decision. These decisions are always hard to make. I trust that you are doing what is best for you. In this situation I would probably have made the same decision. I wish you the best
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
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