When performing mediastinoscopy, your physician inserts a lighted instrument (mediastinoscope) through a small incision in the neck. He or she is then able to see into the chest cavity where the lymph nodes surround your windpipe and trachea and take a tissue sample if necessary. You should refrain from eating or drinking after midnight prior to surgery, and arrange for a ride home, as you will be given sedatives.
An Update Regarding Seasonal Illnesses
To help prevent the spread of seasonal respiratory illnesses, we strongly encourage all visitors to wear a mask while in ambulatory clinics or inpatient units. Surgical masks are available at hospital and clinic entrances. Patients with respiratory illnesses should also wear masks. Thank you for helping protect our patients, staff, and community.
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