[Medical thoracoscopy in the elucidationof recurrent pleural effusion].

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    • Source:
      Publisher: Den Alm Danske Laegerforening Country of Publication: Denmark NLM ID: 0141730 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1603-6824 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 00415782 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Ugeskr Laeger Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Original Publication: Copenhagen : Den Alm Danske Laegerforening
    • Subject Terms:
      Pleural Effusion*/diagnosis; Biopsy ; Exudates and Transudates ; Humans ; Pleura/surgery ; Thoracoscopy
    • Abstract:
      Medical thoracoscopy allows the respiratory physician access to inspection and biopsy of the pleura. The method has several names, such as pleuroscopy, non-intubated thoracoscopy and exploratory thoracoscopy, all of which cover the same procedure. The main indication for medical thoracoscopy is the diagnosis of recurrent pleural effusion, where pleural biopsy is needed. Medical thoracoscopy differs from thoracic surgical surgery as patients are sedated rather than in general anaesthesia. This is a review of the state of the art of pulmonological investigations of recurrent pleural effusion and the important role of medical thoracoscopy.
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20200415 Date Completed: 20210609 Latest Revision: 20210609
    • Publication Date:
      20240829
    • Accession Number:
      32285783