Biopsy through your trachea?! Not good for us with COPD?
A doctor's office mentioned getting a biopsy (of something on pancreas) by putting tube down my trachea, while doing an ultrasound. That didn't sound good to me. Asked if could be done another way, so a doctor who does it says it could be done with needle but may be more difficult cause so small. (She didn't mention waiting till the tumor or whatever is bigger). That will be my next question to them. But didn't think have a tube put down my trachea is a good idea. Anyone with Copd experience this?
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. I wish you didn't have to go through this procedure, but I hope you take comfort in knowing that many, many people here have been through it. Hopefully, they will chime in with their experiences. Some people have biopsies of tumors done through the trachea and others have samples taken of mucus in the lungs so their doctors can better target infections. Most report a sore throat for a day or two after, but very few other lasting side effects. Regardless, I hope the results are good news. Keep us posted, if you don't mind. Thinking of you. - Lori (Team Member) With level 3 copd? (40% lung function) On oxygen at night and when walking? Had RUL removed?
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. I'm not sure what the conditions were for others. I'm sure that all makes the decision more complicated. Have you considered a second opinion? - Lori (Team Member)
I had this procedure of biopsy down the throat. It caused a rupture in my lung, allowing for a partial collapse and then an emergency pneumothorax operation. It also damaged my vocal cords slightly. Read the possible 'things that can go sideways' with this procedure. I will never do it again.
Thanks for your info! Something's telling me not to do it, and your statement verifies it! One of the doctors called asking what were my concerns, and
she said that a biopsy of pancreas can upset it and cause pancreatitis! I'll try your search!Was it through your esophagus? Guess I was wrong in my post, I told my pulmonologist about this and he said it's through esophagus not trachea. I've postponed this procedure due to your concerns. They said only way to determine a growth on my pancreas. Found something there. Going to take care of something on my kidney first.
Pulmonologist said is not through trachea but esophagus. Two different areas.
