Role of Medical Thoracoscopy and Closed-Blind Pleural Biopsy in Undiagnosed Exudative Pleural Effusions: A Single-Center Experience of 348 Patients

Conclusions: MT is the procedure of choice in the evaluation of undiagnosed EPE, due to its higher success rate and an acceptable safety profile. However, in centers where thoracoscopy is not feasible, CBPB should be performed in preference to initiating empiric treatment.
Source: Journal of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology - Category: Respiratory Medicine Tags: Original Investigations Source Type: research