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Dr. Andreea L. Antonescu-Turcu, MD is a pulmonologist in Milwaukee, WI specializing in adult pulmonology. She graduated from Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in 1998 and has 26 years of experience. Dr. Andreea L. Antonescu-Turcu, MD is affiliated with Froedtert Hospital and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Regional Health Network.
9200 W Wisconsin Avenue Division of Pulmonary Disease
Milwaukee, WI 53226
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.
In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:
For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).
Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.
During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.
Dr. Andreea L. Antonescu-Turcu, MD graduated from Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in 1998. She completed residency at Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Sleep Medicine Critical Care Medicine Pulmonary Disease and has a state license in Wisconsin.
Medical School: Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy (1998)
Residency: Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals (2002)
Board Certification: Sleep Medicine Critical Care Medicine Pulmonary Disease
Licensed In: Wisconsin
Dr. Andreea L. Antonescu-Turcu, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Andreea L. Antonescu-Turcu, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$3,746
ION $3,000 |
Da Vinci Surgical System $746 |
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| $652 | |
| $94 |
Dr. Andreea L. Antonescu-Turcu, MD has received 4 research payments totaling $43,578.
Dr. Andreea Antonescu-Turcu is a specialist in adult pulmonology. Dr. Antonescu-Turcu graduated from Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy. Her residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with Loyola University. Clinical interests for Dr. Antonescu-Turcu include lung cancer, acute respiratory distress syndrome, and narcolepsy. Dr. Antonescu-Turcu (or staff) speaks the following languages: Romanian and French. She is professionally affiliated with Froedtert Hospital.
