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Beyond diagnosis: maximizing the role of medical thoracoscopy in pleural disease treatment [PDF]

Respiratory Research
Medical thoracoscopy has been extensively utilized in the diagnosis of pleural disease, yet its potential therapeutic applications remain underutilized.
Kaige Wang, Ling Zuo, Panwen Tian, Fen Tan, Weimin Li   +4 more
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Diagnostic value of metagenomic next-generation sequencing combined by medical thoracoscopy surgery among infectious pleural effusion patients [PDF]

BMC Infectious Diseases
Background Metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) is a novel method for identifying pathogens in infectious diseases. This study aimed to explored the application value of mNGS in diagnosing pulmonary infections with pleural effusion, confirmed by
Nannan Gao, Saran Feng, Xiaoxiao Yu, Jing Zhao, Yunyan Wan, Zhouhong Yao, Dezhi Li   +6 more
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Is there any role for medical thoracoscopy in the treatment of empyema in children? [PDF]

The Clinical Respiratory Journal, 2023
It is still controversial whether surgical or nonsurgical treatment approaches are most appropriate for empyema in children, and there are no data regarding the role of medical thoracoscopy in this population.
Lina Zuccatosta, Sara Piciucchi, Sabrina Martinello, Fabio Sultani, Stefano Oldani, Arianna Johanna deGrauw, Stefano Maitan, Massimo Ruggero Corso, Venerino Poletti, Claudia Ravaglia   +9 more
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Application of ultrasound-guided medical thoracoscopy in patients with small amounts or without pleural effusion [PDF]

BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Background Pleural disease is a common clinical condition, and some patients present with a small amount of pleural effusion or no pleural effusion. It is difficult to diagnose such patients in clinical practice. Medical thoracoscopy is the gold standard
Linhui Yang, Kaige Wang, Wang Hou, Dan Liu, Weimin Li   +4 more
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Efficacy of medical thoracoscopy combined with fibrinolytic therapy in the treatment of complicated parapneumonic effusions and empyema [PDF]

BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Objective This study aimed to evaluate the clinical efficacy, safety, and feasibility of medical thoracoscopy combined with fibrinolytic therapy for the treatment of complicated parapneumonic effusions and empyema, with a focus on therapeutic outcomes ...
Feng-Fu Zhan, Mao-Hong Huang, Yan-Ping Du, Yan Chen, Han-Han Chen, Yi-Li Lin, Yi-Yuan Chen, Ling Cai, Xiao-Bin Zhang   +8 more
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Unveiling Insights: A Comprehensive Review of the Role of Medical Thoracoscopy in Pleural Effusion Assessment. [PDF]

Cureus
Pleural effusion, characterized by abnormal fluid accumulation in the pleural cavity, poses diagnostic and therapeutic challenges across various medical conditions.
Ledwani A, Ghewade B, Jadhav U, Adwani S, Wagh P, Karnan A.   +5 more
europepmc   +4 more sources

Dry Medical Thoracoscopy with Artificial Pneumothorax Induction Using Veress Needle. [PDF]

Tuberc Respir Dis (Seoul)
Background In the absence of significant pleural effusion, conventional medical thoracoscopy (MT) is often not feasible due to the risk of lung injury. Dry MT mitigates these risks by inducing artificial pneumothorax through needle insufflation or blunt ...
Huan NC, Kho SS, Nyanti LE, Ramarmuty HY, Rahim MAA, Ho RL, Lo SM, Tie ST, Kannan KKS.   +8 more
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Utilizing medical thoracoscopy for the diagnosis of myelomatous pleural effusion: 2 case reports. [PDF]

Respirol Case Rep
Multiple myeloma (MM) is characterized by neoplastic proliferation of monoclonal antibody producing plasma cells. In clinical practice, pleural effusion is seen in up to 6% of MM patients, with many causative factors.
Ng KL, Tan SN, Huan NC, Nasaruddin MZ, Othman N, Rahaman JAA.   +5 more
europepmc   +4 more sources

Medical thoracoscopy with talc pleurodesis for refractory hepatic hydrothorax: A case series of three successes [PDF]

Respiratory Medicine Case Reports
Medical thoracoscopy with chemical pleurodesis is a last resort for managing patients who suffer.from recurrent hepatic hydrothorax. However, despite pleurodesis, the rapid fluid build-up can hinder the successful apposition of the pleural surfaces.
Y. Rahim, R.V. Reddy, M. Naeem, G. Tsaknis   +3 more
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The Role of Medical Thoracoscopy with Talc Poudrage in Spontaneous, Iatrogenic, and Traumatic Pneumothorax: A Prolonged Experience of a Tertiary Care Center [PDF]

Pulmonary Therapy
Introduction Medical thoracoscopy is a minimally invasive and safe procedure mostly performed for unexplained exudative pleural effusions but may be considered for pneumothorax (PNX). Methods This retrospective study included participants affected by PNX
Alberto Fantin, Nadia Castaldo, Ernesto Crisafulli, Giulia Sartori, Avinash Aujayeb, Paolo Vailati, Giuseppe Morana, Filippo Patrucco, Maria de Martino, Miriam Isola, Vincenzo Patruno   +10 more
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