Pleural procedures and pleuroscopy

ABSTRACT Pleural procedures are commonly performed by physicians from a range of specialities. These procedures vary in complexity, from relatively straightforward pleural aspiration to more challenging procedures such as pleuroscopy. After appropriate training, even complex pleural procedures have...

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Published in:Respirology (Carlton, Vic.) Vic.), 2009-08, Vol.14 (6), p.796-807
Main Authors: WRIGHTSON, John M., HELM, Emma J., RAHMAN, Najib M., GLEESON, Fergus V., DAVIES, Robert J.O.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biopsy - adverse effects
chest tube
Chest Tubes - adverse effects
Hemorrhage - etiology
Humans
pleural disease
Pleural Diseases - diagnosis
Pleural Diseases - pathology
pleural effusion
Pleural Effusion - diagnosis
Pleural Effusion - pathology
Pulmonary Edema - etiology
Suction - adverse effects
thoracoscopy
Thoracoscopy - adverse effects
thoracostomy
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Summary:ABSTRACT Pleural procedures are commonly performed by physicians from a range of specialities. These procedures vary in complexity, from relatively straightforward pleural aspiration to more challenging procedures such as pleuroscopy. After appropriate training, even complex pleural procedures have a low risk of complications. Nevertheless, an appreciation of procedural risks is essential for physician training and forms the crux of a valid patient consent process. This review presents a systematic evaluation of the potential complications of common pleural procedures.
ISSN:1323-7799
1440-1843
DOI:10.1111/j.1440-1843.2009.01592.x