Mr. Smoke has had a persistent cough and hoarseness for several months. The doctor has scheduled Mr. Smoke for an examination of
the interior of the bronchi using a lighted, flexible tube known as an endoscope in order to observe the air passages for signs of disease and to obtain a biopsy of bronchial tissue for examination. This procedure is called ___________.
The procedure is called Respiratory endoscopy or bronchoscopy.
Explanation:
This kind of procedure is able to take a look down into the respiratory tract in order to observe possible symptoms of some diseases. As the endoscope can reach the bronchi, it's possible to extract a piece of tissue in order to analyze it and understand better the patient's diagnosis.
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