The Value of thoracoscopy in the diagnosis of pleural effusion
- VernacularTitle:胸腔镜检查在胸腔积液诊断中的价值
- Author:
Wanzhen YAO
;
Ning SHEN
;
Yongchang SUN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Pleural effusion Thoracoscopy
- From:
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
2001;0(05):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the value of thoracoscopy in the diagnosis ot pleural effussion. Methods 45 cases of pleural effussion were exeamined by thoracoscopy, biopsy took place in the abnormal pleurae under thoracoscopy. Results Positive rate was 91.1% (41/45) under thoracoscopy.The morphology of pleural mesothelioma, metastatic carcinoma and tuberculous pleurisy was different. No serious complication occurred in all cases. Conclusions Thoracoscopy is a safe and effective procedure in the diagnosis of pleural effussion.
