Complications associated with combined thoracentesis and pleural biopsy
JCPSP-Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan. 1997; 7 (1): 22-23
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ABSTRACT
In order to determine the spectrum and frequency of complications associated with thoracentesis alongwith pleural biopsy, we analysed 80 procedures of pleural aspiration and biopsy during a 9-month period from January 1996 to September 1996 in the department of Thoracic Medicine, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre Karachi. A special proforma was designed that included all relevant details. All junior doctors working in the department were asked to attend a lecture demonstrating the technique of performing thoracentesis and pleural biopsy. Every procedure was observed by a senior doctor who was responsible for recording and filling the proforma during and after the procedure. A total of 44 [55%] procedures had complications, 11 [13.5%] procedures had major complications while 39 [48%] had minor complications. Six of those with major complications also had minor complications. We conclude that thoracentesis with pleural biopsy carries a significant morbidity therefore if it is performed by the junior doctor it should be done after proper training and preferably under the supervision of a senior doctor
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Asunto principal:
Derrame Pleural
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Femenino
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Masculino
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Inglés
Revista:
J. Coll. Physicians Surg. Pak.
Año:
1997
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