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00522 Anesthesia clsd ch procedures needle biopsy pleural

Anesthesia

Also known as: pleural biopsy anesthesia, chest needle biopsy anesthesia

Anesthesia for closed chest procedures involving needle biopsy of the pleura. Covers anesthesia for percutaneous pleural biopsy performed with image guidance or blind technique.

Clinical Context

Used when providing anesthesia for needle biopsy of the pleura, typically indicated for evaluation of pleural effusions of unknown etiology, suspected mesothelioma, or pleural metastatic disease. Often performed under ultrasound or CT guidance.

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Specialties

anesthesiologypulmonologyinterventional radiology

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