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Dr. Jashvant Patel 1st nominated by : The American Biographical Institute for GREAT MINDS OF THE 21ST CENTURY (FIFTH EDITION)
An open lung biopsy is done to remove an abnormal lung sample or lung tissue and is performed under general anesthesia. This biopsy method involves a surgery, in which the chest wall is opened through which a small fiberoptic thoracoscope is inserted into the small opening of the chest wall.