[Interventional medical thoracoscopy].
Interventional thoracoscopy is an important tool for diagnosis of pleural disease. We present a description of available material and thoracoscopic methods, discussing therapeutic informations for: pleural effusion, pneumothorax, sympathectomy, empyema. Instruction for each therapeutic situation are presented together with expected results.
Guerin
J C
JC
Hôpital de la Croix-Rousse, Lyon.
Boutin
C
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D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D013906:Thoracoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects