Diagnostic value and safety of medical thoracoscopy in tuberculous pleural effusion

Differentiating tuberculous pleural effusion from other lymphocytic pleural effusions is often challenging. This retrospective study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of medical thoracoscopy in patients with suspected tuberculous pleural effusion.

Source: Respiratory Medicine CME - July 3, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Zhen Wang, Li-Li Xu, Yan-Bing Wu, Xiao-Juan Wang, Yuan Yang, Jun Zhang, Zhao-Hui Tong, Huan-Zhong Shi Source Type: research