Comparative study between the use of image guided pleural biopsy using Abram ’s needle and medical thoracoscope in diagnosis of exudative pleural effusion

Conclusion If US guidance can be used for biopsies performed with an Abrams needle, the yield of this traditional method can be increased. However, in case of small single lesions located in inaccessible sites to an Abrams needle, or when diagnosis and therapy are both indicated, thoracoscopy is preferred. The use of US-guided Abram’s needle pleural biopsy is simple, safe and well tolerated.
Source: Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research