Author/Editor | Debeljak, Andrej | |
Title | Diagnostična torakoskopija | |
Translated title | Diagnostic thoracoscopy | |
Type | članek | |
Source | Endoskopska revija | |
Vol. and No. | Letnik 7, št. 18 | |
Publication year | 2002 | |
Volume | str. 54-7 | |
Language | slo | |
Abstract | Diagnostic thoracoscopy considerably improves the diagnosis of pleural diseases. It may be applied after the non-invasive procedures have failed. Sensitivity of diagnostic thoracoscopy in malignant and tuberculous pleural effusions ranges from 90% to 100%. The procedure enables the clinican to perform a successful pleurodesis. It is associated with a low rate of complications provided that contraindications are respected and the procedure is carried out correctly. | |
Summary | Diagnostična torakoskopija znatno izboljša diagnosticiranje plevralnih bolezni. Uporabimo jo, kadar neinvazivne preiskave odpovedo. Diagnostična torakoskopija je pri malignih in tuberkuloznih plevritisih uspešna v 90% do 100%. Omogoči tudi uspešno plevrodezo. Zapleti so redki, če upoštevamo kontraindikacije in pravilno izvedemo preiskavo. | |
Descriptors | PLEURAL DISEASES THORACOSCOPY |