Fiberoptic thoracoscopy in management of exudative pleural effusion

Fiberoptic thoracoscopy in management of exudative pleural effusion

Objectives: Exudative pleural effusion represents a common diagnostic task to the clinician. The two commonest causes of exudative pleural effusion are parapneumonic followed by malignant ones. However, obtaining a definite diagnosis is essential for proper management of the effusion. The aim of thi...

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Main Authors: Mohamed Ahab Atta, Suzan Ali Hela, Iman Ahmed Hatata, Tamer Said Morsi, Alaa El Din Ali Abdullah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2012-10-01
Series:Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis
Subjects:
Exudative pleural effusion
Fiberoptic
Bronchoscope
Thoracoscope
Pleurodesis
Iodopovidone
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