Assessment of ultrasound-guided tru-cut needle pleural biopsy in the diagnosis of unexplained exudative pleural effusion compared to medical thoracoscopy

Assessment of ultrasound-guided tru-cut needle pleural biopsy in the diagnosis of unexplained exudative pleural effusion compared to medical thoracoscopy

Background Ultrasound-guided needle biopsy (USGNB) allows for precise and immediate viewing of pleural lesions, effusions, and needle placement without ionizing radiation. This study aimed to assess the efficacy of US-guided tru-cut needle pleural biopsy in diagnosing unexplained exudative pleural e...

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Main Authors: Mostafa B. Elaraby, Ahmed M. Elsharkawy, Ghada A. Attia, Salwa A. Ganna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2024-10-01
Series:Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis
Subjects:
diagnosis
medical thoracoscopy
pleural biopsy
ultrasound-guided tru-cut needle
unexplained exudative pleural effusion
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.4103/ecdt.ecdt_30_24
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