Interventional radiology of pleural diseases

Respirology. 2011 Apr;16(3):419-29. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1843.2011.01948.x.

Abstract

Image-guided pleural procedures are important in both the diagnosis and management of pleural disease. Pleural aspiration, biopsy and drainage are all proven to be safer and more efficacious using image guidance. The aim of this article is to review common image-guided pleural techniques and the evidence base for their application in clinical practice.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy
  • Drainage / methods
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pleural Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Pleural Diseases / microbiology
  • Pleural Diseases / therapy
  • Pleural Effusion / diagnostic imaging
  • Pleural Effusion / microbiology
  • Pleural Effusion / therapy
  • Pneumothorax / diagnostic imaging
  • Pneumothorax / microbiology
  • Pneumothorax / therapy
  • Radiography
  • Radiology, Interventional / methods*
  • Sex Factors
  • Surgery, Computer-Assisted
  • Ultrasonography