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Could a thoracotony be done to diagnose something with the heart or lungs?

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sassy59

That’s certainly possible LonerlQ but best to ask someone with good medical knowledge. Hope you can find the answer soon. Xx

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Bevvy

Yes it can be done but it’s an invasive procedure so I would wonder why it would be done on a diagnosis basis.

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Alberta56

Heart and lung troubles are diagnosed by various scans.

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doc1947g

And bronchoscopy.