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Tissue biopsy of mediastinal masses or lymph nodes is often required for cancer diagnosis and staging. Mediastinoscopy is performed from a suprasternal approach, and a rigid mediastinoscope is inserted—from which biopsies can be obtained. Lymph nodes in the aortopulmonary location typically require a parasternal mediastinotomy to provide access for biopsy.

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Section 9. Pulmonology