keuhkobiopsian
Keuhkobiopsian is a medical procedure that involves obtaining a sample of lung tissue for histopathological examination. The goal is to establish or refine a diagnosis for pulmonary disease when noninvasive tests are inconclusive or when tissue characterization is required to guide treatment. In Finnish medical usage, keuhkobiopsian is the term used for the lung biopsy procedure or its findings, depending on context.
Indications for keuhkobiopsian include evaluation of interstitial lung disease, suspected infection, characterization of pulmonary nodules or
The procedure typically involves pre-procedure assessment, anesthesia or sedation, and careful imaging or bronchoscopic guidance to
Risks associated with keuhkobiopsian include pneumothorax, bleeding, infection, and, less commonly, air embolism or respiratory compromise.
See also: bronchoscopy, thoracic imaging, interstitial lung disease, lung cancer.