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