Mediastinoscopes

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MSH: Endoscopes for examining tissue of the anterior superior mediastinum.,UMD: Endoscopes designed for percutaneous insertion in the jugular notch of the sternum (the notch on the upper border of the sternum between the clavicular notches) for visual examination, biopsy, and treatment of lesions of the tissues and organs in the cavity between the lungs (i.e., mediastinum), including the heart and its large vessels. Mediastinoscopes usually consist of a rigid outer sheath, a lighting system, and a working channel for catheters and operative devices.,NCI: A thin, tube-like instrument used to examine the tissues and lymph nodes in the area between the lungs. These tissues include the heart and its large blood vessels, trachea, esophagus, and bronchi. The mediastinoscope has a light and a lens for viewing and may also have a tool to remove tissue. It is inserted into the chest through a cut above the breastbone.,SPN: An endoscope and accessories is a device used to provide access, illumination, and allow observa

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