
05/12/2024
Pleural biopsy under vision is the signature step for diagnosis of pleural pathology either Tuberculosis or Malignancy or else. Thoracoscopy can be the be the best approach,it is more informative minimally invasive & cost effective compared to VATS.
Number of cases diagnosed as Tuberculosis even ADA +ve but not responding to ATT,diagnosed as Adenocarcima in late stage & always cytology is not conclusive to establish malignancy.