Minithoracoscopy for pleural effusions.
The current management of pleural disease often requires direct visualization and biopsy of the pleural space using thoracoscopy. A diagnostic and therapeutic approach to pleural disease is described that uses a new 2 mm rigid thorascope. The technique allows complete visualization, biopsy and drainage of the pleural space with rapid recovery and minimal pain.
Malthaner
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London Health Sciences Centre, London, Canada. Richard.Malthaner@lhsc.on.ca
Inculet
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D019723:Endoscopes; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D020708:Thoracoscopes