CT or Ultrasound Guided Thoracic/Mediastinal Biopsy

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A CT or Ultrasound Guided Biopsy uses real-time images to ensure biopsy samples are accurately taken from the desired part of the mediastinum. The mediastinum is the area between the lungs in the chest cavity. These biopsy samples are checked for adequacy during the procedure to make sure a diagnostic sample is obtained.

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