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Local Anesthetic Thoracoscopy for Undiagnosed Pleural Effusion
 

Local Anesthetic Thoracoscopy for Undiagnosed Pleural Effusion

Article DOI: 10.3791/65734-v 03:22 min November 10th, 2023
November 10th, 2023

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Local anesthetic thoracoscopy (LAT) is essential for diagnosing recurrent, undiagnosed pleural effusion when a guideline-based workup fails to provide a specific cause. LAT can be performed as a day-case procedure by chest physicians. Here, we present a step-by-step approach for a successful and safe procedure.

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Keywords: Local Anesthetic Thoracoscopy Pleural Effusion Ultrasound Guidance Sedative Disinfection Incision Forceps Trocar Cannula Suction Thoracoscope Biopsy Chest Tube
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