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Mediastinoscopy
For Mediastinoscopy we have terms and definitions in 3 topics. The topics are Asbestos, Health and Medical.
Mediastinoscopy (Asbestos) 
A tube is inserted through an incision above the breastbone to look at the area between the lungs
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Mediastinoscopy (Health)
Insertion of a tube into the chest, to view the organs in the mediastinum, or the area between the lungs (including the heart and its veins and arteries, the trachea, the esophagus, the bronchi, and lymph nodes). An incision is made at the base of the neck above the breastbone to insert the tube.
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Mediastinoscopy (Medical)
Investigation of the central chest compartment using an endoscope that is inserted through an incision in the neck
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