Background Thoracentesis and thoracoscopy are used to diagnose malignant pleural
effusions (MPE). Data on how sensitivity varies with tumour type is limited. Methods …

Medical thoracoscopy (MT) is a procedure that involves access to the pleural space with an
endoscope allowing direct visualization of the pleural space and intrathoracic structures …

Introduction Pleural exudative effusions without diagnosis after initial work up are a frequent
problem in any respiratory division. Several ways to obtain pleural biopsy exist …

OBJECTIVES Undiagnosed pleural effusions mostly require histologic studies for a definite
diagnosis. In addition, malignant pleural effusions responsible for a significant part of …

Background: Patients with malignant pleural effusions (MPEs) have limited life expectancy.
This study aims to investigate the feasibility of intrapleural perfusion with hyperthermic …

Background: The management of pleural effusion usually involves the drainage of the
effusion, identification, and treatment of the underlying cause (s). Studies have shown that …

Background Thoracoscopy is an invasive technique. When other, less intrusive techniques
are ineffective at providing a diagnosis in the case of pleural exudates, thoracoscopy should …

Background The diagnostic role of medical thoracoscopy and image-guided pleural biopsy
in patients with undiagnosed exudative pleural effusion has increased over the last few …

Pleural effusion, pneumothorax, and pleural thickening are frequently encountered in
pulmonary practice. Despite obvious radiographic signs of pleural abnormalities, providing a …

Introduction: Tuberculosis is frequently omitted in the diagnostic workup and may be
identified accidentally following thoracic surgeries, mostly targeting lung cancer. Objectives …