Now mediastinoscopy involves the use of a rigid bronchoscope and a surgical incision made in the suprasternal notch. |
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However, if a tissue diagnosis is deemed necessary, it can be achieved by thoracoscopy, mediastinoscopy or the Chamberlain procedure. |
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Mediastinoscopy was performed, including a mediastinal lymph node biopsy where he was found to have noncaseating granulomas. |
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