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video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)
A type of thoracic surgery performed using a small video camera which is inserted, along with the operating instruments, through separate holes in the chest wall, known as ports….
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A type of thoracic surgery performed using a small video camera which is inserted, along with the operating instruments, through separate holes in the chest wall, known as ports….
A form of treatment in which needles or probes are inserted into the cancer to destroy the cancer cells by passing microwave or radio waves into the cancer.
An examination of the bowel area using a white contrast liquid called barium. The barium is inserted into the rectum and x-rays are taken.
A traditional form of Chinese medicine in which fine, sterile needles are inserted into points in the body to reduce symptoms of ill health.
A lighted viewing instrument that is inserted into the urethra and advanced into the bladder.
Inserted (injected) into a vein.
A test where a needle is inserted into the spinal column to collect fluid. Also called a spinal tap.
A procedure in which a hollow needle is inserted between the ribs in order to drain excess fluid. Also called a pleural tap….
In this scan, a probe that generates soundwaves is inserted into the rectum. A picture of the rectum is built up from the echoes of the soundwaves.
A type of central venous access device inserted into a vein in the chest.
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