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  • Title: Thoracoscopic evaluation of intrathoracic lesions in children.
    Author: Janik JS, Nagaraj HS, Groff DB.
    Journal: J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg; 1982 Mar; 83(3):408-13. PubMed ID: 6977683.
    Abstract:
    In the last 3 years, we have used transthorascopic biopsy for the diagnosis of intrathoracic pulmonary lesions in 17 children ranging in age from 5 months to 17 years. The procedure is performed under a variety of anesthetic conditions ranging from local infiltrative to general endotracheal anesthesia. A fiberoptic rod lens system with cautery is utilized for direct observation and biopsy of intrathoracic pulmonary lesions. Biopsy specimens have been adequate for diagnosis in each child. Death and morbidity have not occurred. This technique is a safe, direct means under minimal anesthesia for the diagnosis of diffuse or localized intrathoracic disease in children.
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