Contents:
- Medical Video: Abram's pleural biopsy needle.mov
- What is the Abrams Pleural Biopsy?
- When should I have an Abrams pleural biopsy?
- What should I know before undergoing the Abrams pleural biopsy?
- Are there alternatives to Abrams pleural biopsy?
Process
What should I do before the Abrams pleural biopsy?Tell your doctor if you have a history of bleeding disorders or if you are taking anticoagulants (blood thinners), aspirin, or other drugs that affect blood clotting. It may be necessary for you to stop using these drugs before the procedure.
You may have to undergo a diagnostic procedure, such as a chest radiograph, chest fluoroscopy, ultrasound, or CT scan, which is done before the procedure to help the doctor identify a specific location in the chest to perform the procedure.
- What is the Abrams pleural biopsy process?
- What should I do after the Abrams pleural biopsy?
- What complications can occur?
Medical Video: Abram's pleural biopsy needle.mov
Definition
What is the Abrams Pleural Biopsy?
A pleural biopsy removes a small piece of tissue from the two-layer membrane (pleura) that lines the outside of the lungs and the inside of your rib cage. Your doctor can also take fluid samples from the space between the layers (pleural cavity).
When should I have an Abrams pleural biopsy?
Pleural biopsy is a good method to confirm if you have tuberculosis. Any tissue and fluid your doctor lifts will be examined under a microscope to help explain why there is a problem and to decide on further treatment.
Prevention & warning
What should I know before undergoing the Abrams pleural biopsy?
With current medical technology, pleural biopsy is considered a safe procedure. There is a risk of infection as well as all procedures that involve piercing or dissecting the skin. There is also the risk of lung damage in rare instances where the needle pierces the lungs. excessive blood loss may also occur.
Are there alternatives to Abrams pleural biopsy?
X-rays or scans can show that you have a problem with your pleura. It is possible to do a lung biopsy using an X-ray, CT or ultrasound scan to help decide where exactly to take the sample.
Process
What should I do before the Abrams pleural biopsy?
Generally, fasting is not needed before the procedure.
Tell your doctor if you have a history of bleeding disorders or if you are taking anticoagulants (blood thinners), aspirin, or other drugs that affect blood clotting. It may be necessary for you to stop using these drugs before the procedure.
If you are pregnant or suspect that you may be pregnant, you should tell your doctor.
You may have to undergo a diagnostic procedure, such as a chest radiograph, chest fluoroscopy, ultrasound, or CT scan, which is done before the procedure to help the doctor identify a specific location in the chest to perform the procedure.
Based on your health condition, your doctor may request other special preparations.
What is the Abrams pleural biopsy process?
Your doctor may offer tranquilizers to help you relax.
Pleural Abrams biopsy usually takes less than 20 minutes. This operation involves making an incision and then inserting the biopsy instrument through an incision.
Your doctor will use a biopsy tool to take liquid samples.
What should I do after the Abrams pleural biopsy?
You can go home after a few hours.
The health team will discuss with you about the treatment or follow-up you need.
You can return to work the next day unless your doctor says otherwise.
If you have questions relating to the process of this test, consult your doctor for a better understanding.
Complications
What complications can occur?
- pain
- shortness of breath, chest tightness or cough that worsens
- allergic reaction
- pneumothorax
- bleeding from the location of the biopsy surgery
- infection in your pleural cavity
If you have questions about possible complications, please consult your doctor for more information.
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