ReviewCureus2024
Unveiling Insights: A Comprehensive Review of the Role of Medical Thoracoscopy in Pleural Effusion Assessment.
Review in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.
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3 citing papers in PubMed, 3 citations in OpenAlex.
- Development of a Predictive Model for Large-Volume Pleural Effusion After Separation Surgery in Patients With Spinal Metastatic Tumors.Cancer reports (Hoboken, N.J.) · 2025Article
- Comparative diagnostic efficacy of ultrasound-guided, medical thoracoscopic, and blind pleural biopsy in tuberculous pleurisy.Journal of thoracic disease · 2025Article
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6 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
Pleural effusion, characterized by abnormal fluid accumulation in the pleural cavity, poses diagnostic and therapeutic challenges across various medical conditions. This comprehensive review explores the role of medical thoracoscopy in assessing pleural effusions, providing insights into its historical context, procedural intricacies, diagnostic performance, safety considerations, and clinical applications. Medical thoracoscopy, a minimally invasive endoscopic procedure, offers advantages such as high diagnostic yield, therapeutic interventions, real-time assessment, and a minimally invasive nature. The review critically analyzes the procedure's advantages and disadvantages, including technical expertise, risk of complications, resource intensity, and patient selection criteria. Comparative analyses with alternative diagnostic modalities highlight the unique benefits of medical thoracoscopy in specific clinical scenarios. The diagnostic yield of medical thoracoscopy is examined, considering sensitivity and specificity in various contexts. Patient selection criteria, complications, and safety measures are discussed, emphasizing the importance of careful consideration in integrating thoracoscopy into clinical practice. The review further explores its clinical applications, including differentiating exudative and transudative effusions, identifying specific etiologies, and its role in treatment planning. In conclusion, medical thoracoscopy emerges as a valuable tool in the comprehensive management of pleural effusions, offering a nuanced approach to diagnosis and treatment. The evolving landscape of diagnostic modalities underscores the continued significance of medical thoracoscopy and potential advancements in the field.
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