When performing a mediastinotomy, the surgeon makes a two-inch incision into the center of your chest cavity (the mediastinum) to evaluate and remove tumors in your heart and lung area. This procedure is often performed with a mediastinoscopy, in which the physician inserts a lighted instrument (mediastinoscope) to view the area and take a tissue sample. You will be required to fast in advance and refrain from driving following the procedure.
Campus Construction Update
As part of our work to ensure the look of our campus matches the exceptional care you've come to expect, we're closing the corridor between the Moakley and Menino lobbies for approximately one month, starting on Saturday, Aug. 10. Thank you for your patience during this time.
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