Efficiency and Safety of Pleural Biopsy Methods in the Diagnosis of Pleural Diseases

Medical Thoracoscopy Clinical Trial

Official title: How Should be Invasive Diagnostic Algorithm in Pleural Diseases

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

Image-guided pleural biopsies, both ultrasound (US) or computed tomography (CT) guided, and medical thoracoscopy are important in the diagnosis of pleural disease. However, no consensus exists regarding which biopsy methods are appropriate for specific procedures.

In this prospective study, the investigators aimed to compare CT-scan guided pleural biopsy using an Abrams' needle (CT-ANPB) with US-assisted pleural biopsy using a cutting needle (US-CNPB)and medical thoracoscopy with respect to both diagnostic yield and safety.

Clinical Trial Description

The primary end point of this study was the determination of the sensitivity and the complication rates of the invasive methods, Abrams needle pleural biopsy, tru-cut needle pleural biopsy, medical thoracoscopy with respect to the diagnosis of pleural disease. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Diagnosis of Pleural Diseases
• Medical Thoracoscopy
• Pleural Diseases

• NCT number: NCT03153501
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Eskisehir Osmangazi University
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: February 8, 2011
• Completion date: April 30, 2017