2018•国际医药卫生导报Requires access
Clinical evaluation of pleural needle biopsy in the diagnosis of exudative pleural effusion
Jian-Ming Xu, Zhixue Min
Open publisher page 0 citations
Abstract
Objective
To explore the value of pleural needle biopsy in the diagnosis of exudative pleural effusion.
Methods
The pathologic diagnosis of 63 patients with exudative pleural effusion by pleural needle biopsy were analyzed retrospectively, and the complications of pleural needle biopsy also were analyzed.
Results
The definitive rate of pathologic diagnosis of pleural needle biopsy for exudative pleural effusion was 86.36%, malignant pleural effusion accounted for 53.03%, and tuberculous pleural effusion accounted for 28.79%. The complications were mainly pain and pneumothorax, without other serious complications.
Conclusion
In the diagnosis of exudative pleural effusion, pleural needle biopsy is a simple, safe, and effective way, with few complications.
Key words:
Exudative pleural effusion; Pleural needle biopsy; Pathologic diagnosis