###1: Radiofrequency-guided chest bronchoscopy

###5: What the procedure involves

###6: A thin, flexible tube called a bronchoscope is passed through the mouth or nose and into the airways. Radiofrequency guidance may be used to help identify the intended area for examination, sampling, or treatment.

###7: Why it may be performed

###8: The procedure may be considered when a clinician needs to investigate an abnormal area, collect tissue or other samples, or deliver treatment to a targeted location in the chest. The exact reason depends on the clinical situation.

###9: How it is performed

###10: You may receive local anesthetic and sedation or anesthesia, depending on the procedure and your health. The clinician uses the bronchoscope and imaging or radiofrequency guidance to reach the target area. Afterward, you will be monitored briefly and advised about activity and any temporary restrictions.

###11: Risks and preparation

###12: Possible risks include temporary sore throat, coughing, bleeding, shortness of breath, or a small pneumothorax. Your care team will explain specific preparation instructions, including which medicines to take or hold and when to stop eating or drinking if fasting is required.