Medical Thoracoscopy Performed Using a Flexible Bronchoscope Inserted through a Chest Tube under Local Anesthesia
Joint Authors
Aizawa, Hisamichi
Yokoyama, Toshinobu
Tomioka, Ryusuke
Toda, Reiko
Source
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy
Issue
Vol. 2009, Issue 2009 (31 Dec. 2009), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2009-06-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background and Objectives.
Many cases of pleural effusion can remain undiagnosed following thoracentesis.
We evaluated our own technique for performing thoracoscopy under local anesthesia using a 32 Fr chest tube and a flexible fiberoptic bronchoscope without a rigid thoracoscope for the diagnosis, inspection, and management of patients with pleurisy.
Methods.
Seven patients with pleural effusion who underwent thoracoscopy under local anesthesia using a 32 Fr chest tube and a flexible fiberoptic bronchoscope were retrospectively studied.
Results.
Thoracoscopy was safely performed in the diagnosis and management of pleural effusion in all cases.
The visualization of the pleura, diaphragm, and lung using this instrumentation was excellent in comparison to that normally obtained during surgical thoracoscopy.
A forceps biopsy of the pleura or diaphragm could therefore be easily and effectively performed.
Conclusion.
This technique is considered to have clinical utility as a diagnostic tool for pleurisy; furthermore, this method is safe, effective and inexpensive, not only for surgeons but also for physicians.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Yokoyama, Toshinobu& Toda, Reiko& Tomioka, Ryusuke& Aizawa, Hisamichi. 2009. Medical Thoracoscopy Performed Using a Flexible Bronchoscope Inserted through a Chest Tube under Local Anesthesia. Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy،Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-468712
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Yokoyama, Toshinobu…[et al.]. Medical Thoracoscopy Performed Using a Flexible Bronchoscope Inserted through a Chest Tube under Local Anesthesia. Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy No. 2009 (2009), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-468712
American Medical Association (AMA)
Yokoyama, Toshinobu& Toda, Reiko& Tomioka, Ryusuke& Aizawa, Hisamichi. Medical Thoracoscopy Performed Using a Flexible Bronchoscope Inserted through a Chest Tube under Local Anesthesia. Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy. 2009. Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-468712
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-468712