At Kenosha Memorial Hospital at 6:00AM for the Bronchoscopy and was prepped for the 8:00AM prodedure. The Bronchoscope is a thin flexible tube that is inserted into the lung by way of a nostril. The drug used to dialate the nostrils is actually cocaine. So now I'm a coke head too. During the procedure the Dr. took 2 lung samples for a biopsy and also did a PAPP smear (no comment).
Dr. Mariani then performed the thoracentesis (drainage of pleural space). A needle was inserted through my back into the pleural cavity. Tubing from the needle was then connected to a vacuum container. About 1/4 liter of red fluid was withdrawn. He said that the portion of the lung, that he could see, was clear and that I should have a PET scan. He also said the results from the pathologist would not be ready until Tuesday 10/28. (More waiting)
Georgette said that when Tom had a thoracentesis done the fluid looked like beer.
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