Published on: 2025-06-19 | Written by: Heart and Chest Center
Chest endoscopy is an advanced diagnostic and therapeutic tool used to examine the thoracic cavity with high precision. Its importance increases in critical cases that require fast and accurate diagnosis. At the Heart and Chest Center, chest endoscopies are performed 24/7 using the latest equipment and under the supervision of expert consultants.
Chest endoscopy is a medical procedure in which a small camera and fine instruments are inserted into the chest cavity through a small incision in the skin. This allows the doctor to see the lungs, pleura, and surrounding vessels, and to diagnose or treat issues without the need for open surgery.
At the Heart and Chest Center, chest endoscopies are performed immediately for the following conditions:
Condition | Why is Endoscopy Needed? |
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Suspected Lung Tumors | To identify the nature of the tumor and take an accurate biopsy. |
Unexplained Pleural Effusion | To diagnose the cause of fluid accumulation in the chest. |
Pus or Bleeding in the Pleural Cavity | To drain fluids and treat acute infections. |
Trauma-related Injuries | To detect injuries in the lungs or chest vessels. |
Persistent Fever Without Clear Cause | Especially if imaging shows chest-related concerns. |
Chest X-Ray: A basic diagnostic tool but lacks detailed information.
CT Scan: Helps locate issues but does not allow for direct biopsy.
Endoscopy: Used for diagnosis, sample collection, and sometimes treatment in the same session.
The procedure is done in a fully equipped operating room, usually under general anesthesia. The Heart and Chest Center team performs a small incision and inserts the scope under direct supervision from chest consultants to ensure precision and fast recovery.
After the procedure, the patient is moved to an observation or intensive care unit depending on the condition. The Heart and Chest Center provides post-endoscopy care that includes:
Monitoring vital signs.
Pain management.
Sample analysis if a biopsy was taken.
If you're experiencing increasing shortness of breath.
If there's continuous bleeding with sputum.
If imaging shows unexplained pleural effusion or masses.
If you have a persistent fever with no clear cause.