We first note that the civic culture model was essentially based on the surveys in the United States and Great Britain, two stable first-wave democracies of the West. In these two nations, stability and effective performance were considered the overriding concerns of their democratic rule.
A lung biopsy is done to: 1  Diagnose certain lung conditions, such as sarcoidosis or pulmonary fibrosis. 2  In rare cases, a lung biopsy may be done for severe pneumonia, especially if the diagnosis is not clear. 3  Diagnose suspected lung cancer.
A biopsy is a procedure performed to remove tissue or cells from the body for examination under a microscope. A lung biopsy is a procedure in which samples of lung tissue are removed (with a special biopsy needle or during surgery) to determine if lung disease or cancer is present. A lung biopsy may be performed using either a closed or an open method. Closed methods are performed through the skin or through the trachea (windpipe). An open biopsy is performed in the operating room under general anesthesia.