Thoracoscopy – One of the most common
pulmonary disorders is the accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity or
pleural effusion. Some of the common diseases which are associated with the
development of pleural effusions include pneumonia, tuberculosis, lung cancer,
etc.
The examination of the pleural cavity
is done by means of chest X-rays and CT scans. However, in certain cases these
investigations are not sufficient; thoracoscopy is needed in such situations.
The thoracoscope is a specialised endoscope for examining and taking tissue
samples from the pleural cavity. The procedure is done under local anaesthesia
like bronchoscopy.
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