Closed Pleural Biopsy

It involves collecting biopsy from the lung membrane that surrounds the interior of ribcage (parietal pleura) with a special needle.

Considerations before pleural biopsy: Appointments for the procedure are booked after an evaluation in our department. Blood test might be required for certain patients before the procedure. The patient should preferably have a full stomach during the procedure. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia. Patient can leave the hospital after a short period of observation.