Thoracoscopic pleural biopsy improves yield of Xpert MTB/RIF for diagnosis of pleural tuberculosis

ConclusionThoracoscopic pleural biopsy results in increased sensitivity on Xpert testing.

Source: Respirology - February 28, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Devasahayam J. Christopher, Sridevi Dinakaran, Richa Gupta, Prince James, Barney Isaac, Balamugesh Thangakunam Tags: Original Article Source Type: research