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The Respiratory System (Clinical Procedures)

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Bronchoscopy   Fiberoptic endoscope examination of the bronchial tubes.  
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Chest x-ray (CXR)   Radiographic image of the thoracic cavity (chest film).  
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Computed tomography (CT) scan of the chest   Computer-generated series of x-ray images show thoracic structures in cross section and other planes.  
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Endotrachial intubation   Placement of a tube through the mouth into the pharynx, larynx, and trachea to establish an airway.  
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Laryngoscopy   Visual examination of the voice box.  
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Lung biopsy   Removal of lung tissue followed by microscopic examination.  
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the chest   Magnetic waves create detailed images of the chest in frontal, lateral and cross-sectional (axial) planes.  
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Mediastinoscopy   Endoscopic visual examination of the mediastinum.  
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Postitron emission tomography (PET) scan of the lung   Radioactive glucose is injected and images reveal metabolic activity to the lungs.  
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Pulmonary function tests   Tests that measure the ventillation mechanics of the lungs (airway function, lung volume, and capacity of the lungs to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide efficiently).  
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Thoracentesis   Surgical puncture to remove fluid from the pleural space.  
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Thoracotomy   Large surgical incision of the chest.  
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Thoracoscopy (thorascopy)   Visual examinatio of the chest via small incisions and use of an endoscope.  
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Tracheostomy   Surgical creation of an opening into the trachea through the neck.  
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Tuberculin test   Determines past or present tuberculous infection based on a positive skin reaction.  
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Tube thoracostomy   Chest tube is passed through an opening in the chest to continuously drain a pleural effusion.  
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Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q)scan   Detection device records radioactivity in the lung after injection of a radioisotope or inhalation of small amount of radioactive gas (xenon).  
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