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Diagnostic Techniques, Surgical

Medical Definition:	Methods and procedures for the diagnosis of disease or dysfunction by examination of the pathological site or operative field during surgical intervention.
Guide Notes:	GEN: prefer specifics; DF: DIAG TECHNIQUES SURG

Diagnostic Techniques, Surgical Categories.

	Biopsy - Removal and pathologic examination of specimens in the form of small pieces of tissue from the living body.
	Endoscopy - Procedures of applying ENDOSCOPES for disease diagnosis and treatment. Endoscopy involves passing an optical instrument along either natural body pathways such as the digestive tract, or through keyhole incisions to examine the interior parts of the body. With advances in imaging, endoscope, and miniaturization of endosurgical equipment, surgery can be performed durging endoscopy.
	Pneumomediastinum, Diagnostic - Deliberate introduction of air or gas into the mediastinum as an aid to examination and diagnosis.
	Pneumoperitoneum, Artificial - Deliberate introduction of air into the peritoneal cavity.

Diagnostic Techniques, Surgical Medical Definitions and Terms

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