Ultrasound for Medical Thoracoscopy

摘要: The method for thoracoscopy described since Jacobaeus performed his first routine medical thoracoscopies depends upon being able to access the pleural space, which if absent relies induction of a pneumothorax (Marchetti et al. 2011). Inducing was frequently immediately prior procedure or more classically on preceding day. This followed by chest radiograph confirm presence free cavity thus allowing safe and subsequent optimal inspection. Although is procedure, it does require further intervention space therefore, theoretically at least, increase risk complications – especially iatrogenic infection. Further, requires patient be admitted an additional day associated in cost.