Abstract
Thoracoscopy is the most important method for the diagnosis, and in particular cases for the treatment, of chronic pleural effusion of unknown aetiology. The Authors report their experience of 4 cases, 2 males and 2 females, that underwent a thoracoscopy from June to December 1992. The method was done in 3 cases in general anesthesia and in one case in local anaesthesia.
Translated title of the contribution | Videothoracoscopy in diagnosis and treatment of chronic pleural effusions |
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Original language | Italian |
Pages (from-to) | 275-278 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Acta Biomedica |
Volume | 63 |
Issue number | 3-4 |
Publication status | Published - 1992 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)