What makes us unique
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- Superb depth and breadth of airway and pleural disease afforded by extensive referral catchment area.
- Dedicated faculty mentorship and advocacy to insure superb career placement opportunities.
- Rural family friendly environment with unmatched opportunities for year-round outdoor recreation.
- Translational research opportunities in clinical trials, medical device development, and medical education.
Curriculum procedures
Airway procedures
- Robotic navigational bronchoscopy
- Rigid bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial ultrasound (radial and convex probe)
- Argon plasma coagulation
- Cryotherapy
- Airway stent insertion (silastic/metallic/dynamic Y/hybrid)
- Airway dilatation
- Endobronchial electrocautery
- Endobronchial laser therapy
- Transbronchial needle aspiration
- Autofluorescence and narrow band imaging bronchoscopy
- Percutaneous tracheostomy/gastrostomy
Pleural procedures
- Thoracentesis
- Tube thoracostomy
- Tunneled pleural catheter insertion
- Ultrasound-guided supraclavicular lymph node biopsy
- Ultrasound guided percutaneous lung mass biopsy
- Medical thoracoscopy
- Pleurodesis (Slurry & Poudrage)
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Interventional Pulmonology at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
The interventional pulmonology team aims to deliver the best, state-of-the-art care for patients. Our cutting-edge technology and highly experienced staff allow us to provide exceptional care in diagnosing and treating pulmonary conditions.