Numerous methods exist for the treatment of pericardial effusions. These methods, however, can be applied with limitations only for long-term eradication of malignant pericardial effusion. Lately, several new methods, including minimally invasive procedures, have been published, and the VATS technique has become fairly popular.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPatients with diffuse lung disease need lung biopsy for accurate diagnosis and treatment. Both traditional open lung biopsy through a thoracotomy and video assisted thoracoscopic lung biopsy are effective methods for obtaining parenchymal samples. The authors present their surgical method and experience.
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