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Diagnostic Services
Diagnostic
Radiology
Diagnostic
Pathology
Laboratory
Services
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Diagnostic
Radiology
The
diagnosis and treatment of complex lung problems often requires
specialized imaging (or xray) methods. Our physicians have immediate
access to the most advanced imaging methods for diseases of the
lung including:
Physicians with
special expertise in these tests are readily available to provide
consultation to our physicians.
Diagnostic
Pathology
The
diagnosis of lung problems may require a biopsy of the lung tissue
to be examined under a microscope. Internationally recognized experts
in the examination of these specimens called pathologists, provide
assistance to our physicians with the diagnosis and management of
your lung disease.
Laboratory
Services
- Bronchoscopy
Laboratory
Pulmonary physicians often use a diagnostic test called
bronchoscopy
to assist with analyzing a patients lung disease. During
this procedure, the doctor looks inside the lung by using a soft
flexible tube called a fiberoptic bronchoscope. The fiberoptic
bronchoscope transmits a continuous video picture of the inside
of the airways and provides access to deep lung tissue. The Division
directs a comprehensive bronchoscopy laboratory with advanced
techniques including:
bronchoalveolar
lavage
transbronchial biopsy
needle aspirates
laser therapy
stent placement
Watch a bronchoscopy
in RealPlayer format:
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Modem (low bandwidth)
Cable/DSL/Broadband
(high bandwidth)
Many
of our videos are available in RealPlayer format. To watch RealPlayer
format files, RealPlayer® must be installed on your computer.
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RealPlayer (free version)
- Pulmonary
Physiology Center
Our doctors use advanced physiology testing to diagnose
and treat lung disease. Our physiology laboratory is nationally
recognized for the expertise in testing patients with lung disease.
Our laboratory facilities include the testing capability for:
pulmonary
function tests (including spirometry, lung volumes, and
diffusion capacity)
methacholine
challenge testing
exercise
physiology
advanced
lung mechanics
Referrals to
our laboratory for testing can be arranged by calling 412-648-6161.
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