honeypot link
skip to main content
  • follow us on facebook
MSDMerck ManualProfessional Version
MEDICAL TOPICSRESOURCESDRUG INFOCOMMENTARYPROCEDURESQUIZZESABOUT US
homeMEDICAL TOPICSRESOURCES
Search icon
  1. Professional/
  2. Pulmonary Disorders/
  3. Diagnostic and Therapeutic Pulmonary Procedures/
    Diagnostic and Therapeutic Pulmonary Procedures
    • Chest Imaging
      • Conventional Chest Radiograph Techniques
        • Chest radiograph
        • Chest fluoroscopy
      • Chest Computed Tomography (CT)
        • CT angiography
      • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Chest
        • Chest MRI references
      • Thoracic Ultrasound
        • Ultrasound references
      • Nuclear Lung Scanning
        • V/Q scanning
        • Positron emission tomography (PET) of the lungs
        • Nuclear lung scanning references
    • Electrocardiography (ECG) in Pulmonary Disorders
      • References
    • Bronchoscopy
      • Indications
        • Indications reference
      • Contraindications
      • Procedure
        • Procedure references
      • Navigational Bronchoscopy
        • Navigational bronchoscopy references
      • Complications
        • Complications references
    • Mediastinoscopy and Mediastinotomy
      • Indications
        • Indications reference
      • Contraindications
      • Procedure
      • Complications
        • Complications reference
    • Pleural Biopsy
      • References
    • Transthoracic Needle Biopsy
      • Indications
        • Indications references
      • Contraindications
      • Procedure
      • Complications
        • Complications references
    • Thoracentesis
      • Indications
      • Contraindications
      • Procedure
    • Thoracoscopy and Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery
      • General reference
      • Indications
        • Indications references
      • Contraindications
      • Procedure
      • Complications
    • Thoracotomy
      • Indications
      • Contraindications
      • Procedure
      • Complications
    MSD
    • About
    • Disclaimer
    • Permissions
    • Privacy
    • Cookie Preferences
    • Terms of use
    • Partnerships
    • Contact Us
    • Global Medical Knowledge
    • Veterinary Manual
    • Print Editions
    • Mobile App
    • follow us on facebook
    This icon serves as a link to download the eSSENTIAL Accessibility assistive technology app for individuals with physical disabilities. It is featured as part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion. M
    • follow us on facebook
    This icon serves as a link to download the eSSENTIAL Accessibility assistive technology app for individuals with physical disabilities. It is featured as part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion. M
    MSD

    Copyright© 2025Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA and its affiliates. All rights reserved.