Modified thoracoscopic pleural cryo-biopsy in diagnosis of exudative pleural effusion of undetermined etiology

Modified thoracoscopic pleural cryo-biopsy in diagnosis of exudative pleural effusion of undetermined etiology

Abstract Background Rigid thoracoscopy is the gold standard tool for diagnosing exudative pleural effusion, but sometimes it is difficult to obtain sufficient biopsies using the conventional forceps. This study evaluated the efficacy, safety, and diagnostic value of a modified technique using cryopr...

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Main Authors: Ayman Ibrahim Baess, Essam Gouda Hassanein, Mohamed Al Saeed Emara, Heba Ahmed Eshmawey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2021-04-01
Series:The Egyptian Journal of Bronchology
Subjects:
Thoracoscopy
Cryoprobe
Biopsy
Pleural effusion
Modified technique
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43168-021-00069-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s43168-021-00069-8

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