title: [Thoracentesis and pleural biopsy].
abstract: Thoracentesis is the method of choice for obtaining samples of pleural fluid. Although it is considered a minimum invasive procedure, it is crucial to follow a standardized technique with the purpose of optimizing the chance of diagnosis and minimizing risks. The pleura biopsy may enlarge and complement the chance of diagnosis of the pleural diseases and is indicated in selected cases.
authors.affiliation: Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil.
authors.forename: Roberta
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Sales
authors.forename: Roberto
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Onishi
mesh_terms: D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D019152:Paracentesis / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000175:diagnosis*