Diagnostic value and safety of medical thoracoscopy in undiagnosed pleural effusions-a prospective observational cohort study.

Ken Junyang GohCarrie Kah-Lai LeongSi Ling YoungBrian Lee Wei ChuaJane Jing Yi WongIvana Gilcrist Chiew Sian PhuaWen Ting LimDevanand AnanthamQiao Li Tan

Published in: Journal of thoracic disease (2024)

MT is a well-tolerated and effective option for the evaluation of undiagnosed pleural effusions. With expanding utility and expertise with MT and other pleural interventions, the challenge for respiratory physicians is integrating these into expeditious diagnostic and effective therapeutic pathways, individualised to patients' needs.

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