Bronchoscopic needle aspiration

Bronchoscopic needle aspiration is a medical procedure used to examine tissues in the lungs. During the procedure, a doctor uses a thin, flexible tube called a bronchoscope, which is inserted into the airway through the nose or mouth. This tube has a camera and tools to collect samples. A needle can be attached to the bronchoscope to take small tissue samples from suspicious areas in the lungs. These samples help doctors diagnose conditions like infections or tumors. The process is typically done under sedation and helps provide valuable information for treatment decisions.