Why do I need a Mediastinoscopy/Mediastinotomy?

After looking at your Chest X-rays, CT and PET scans your doctor has asked for the thoracic surgeon to look at the lymph nodes inside your chest and take biopsies, in order to confirm or determine a diagnosis and a treatment plan.

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