Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Pleural Effusion I: Introduction01:25

Pleural Effusion I: Introduction

Pleural effusion is an abnormal fluid accumulation in the pleural cavity, a narrow space between the lungs and the chest wall. It is not a disease per se but rather a symptom or indication of an underlying disease. In normal circumstances, this space contains a small amount of fluid (5 to 15 mL), a lubricant facilitating the non-frictional movement of the pleural surfaces.
There are two main types of pleural effusion: transudative and exudative. They are differentiated using Light's criteria,...
Endoscopic Studies II: Thoracocentesis01:26

Endoscopic Studies II: Thoracocentesis

Thoracentesis(Thoracocentesis), commonly known as pleural tap, is a medical procedure where a 22 gauge needle is inserted into the pleural space, the area between the lung and chest wall. This procedure is commonly performed to diagnose or treat various respiratory disorders.
Description
Excess pleural fluid or air may accumulate in some respiratory disorders in the thoracic cavity. To treat pleural effusion, a physician conducts thoracentesis by carefully piercing the chest wall and entering...
Pleura of the Lungs01:13

Pleura of the Lungs

The lungs are nestled in a cavity, shielded by the pleura. The pleura, a form of serous membrane, wraps around each lung. This membrane arrangement consists of two layers: the visceral and parietal pleurae. The visceral pleura lines the surface of the lungIn contrast, the parietal pleura is the outer layer and contacts to the thoracic wall, the mediastinum, and the diaphragm. The hilum is the point of connection between the visceral and parietal layers. The space between the parietal and...
Endoscopic Studies I: Bronchoscopy and Thoracoscopy01:30

Endoscopic Studies I: Bronchoscopy and Thoracoscopy

Endoscopy is a non-surgical medical technique used to examine a person's internal organs and vessels. This lesson will focus on two types of endoscopic studies: bronchoscopy and thoracoscopy.
Bronchoscopy
Description
Bronchoscopy is a procedure that involves direct visualization of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. A flexible fiber optic or rigid bronchoscope is used to carry out the procedure. The fiber-optic bronchoscope is more frequently used due to...
Pleural Effusion II: Symptoms and Management01:28

Pleural Effusion II: Symptoms and Management

Pleural Effusion Overview
A pleural effusion is the abnormal collection of fluid between the parietal and visceral pleura layers of tissue that form the lining of the lungs and chest cavity. It can occur independently or due to surrounding parenchymal diseases, such as infection, malignancy, or inflammatory conditions.
Clinical Manifestations:

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Midterm Clinical and Echocardiographic Outcomes After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients With Severe Bicuspid Aortic Valve Stenosis.

Journal of the American Heart Association·2026
Same author

Open questions on viral frameshifting: Exploiting the structural plasticity of the frameshifting element for therapeutic intervention.

Biophysical journal·2026
Same author

Simultaneous quantification of drug and coformer during cocrystal dissolution using <i>in situ</i> UV spectroscopy and multicomponent analysis.

ADMET & DMPK·2026
Same author

Artificial Intelligence-Assisted, ECG-Based Triage of Patients With Chest Pain to Immediate Invasive Treatment: Initial Validation in a German All-Comers Chest Pain Unit Cohort.

Deutsches Arzteblatt international·2026
Same author

Novel stirring method for small-scale dissolution test: Rotating vessel method.

ADMET & DMPK·2026
Same author

Predicting in vivo performance of piroxicam and apalutamide drug nanocrystals from in vitro flux measurements combined with in silico modelling.

International journal of pharmaceutics·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 4, 2026

Local Anesthetic Thoracoscopy for Undiagnosed Pleural Effusion
03:22

Local Anesthetic Thoracoscopy for Undiagnosed Pleural Effusion

Published on: November 10, 2023

Pleuroscopy: our initial experience in Hong Kong.

W L Law1, Johnny W M Chan, Samuel Lee

  • 1Department of Medicine, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kowloon, Hong Kong. lawwailam@hotmail.com

Hong Kong Medical Journal = Xianggang Yi Xue Za Zhi
|June 6, 2008
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Semi-rigid pleuroscopy is a safe and effective procedure for diagnosing pleural diseases and performing pleurodesis. This study found it to be well-tolerated with minimal complications in patients with pleural effusions.

More Related Videos

Laparoscopic Non-Mesh Cerclage Pectopexy for Pelvic Organ Prolapse
03:43

Laparoscopic Non-Mesh Cerclage Pectopexy for Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Published on: September 13, 2022

Structured Approach to Colonoscopy Technique Optimization: A Single-Center Experience with Novice Endoscopists
03:43

Structured Approach to Colonoscopy Technique Optimization: A Single-Center Experience with Novice Endoscopists

Published on: July 11, 2025

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 4, 2026

Local Anesthetic Thoracoscopy for Undiagnosed Pleural Effusion
03:22

Local Anesthetic Thoracoscopy for Undiagnosed Pleural Effusion

Published on: November 10, 2023

Laparoscopic Non-Mesh Cerclage Pectopexy for Pelvic Organ Prolapse
03:43

Laparoscopic Non-Mesh Cerclage Pectopexy for Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Published on: September 13, 2022

Structured Approach to Colonoscopy Technique Optimization: A Single-Center Experience with Novice Endoscopists
03:43

Structured Approach to Colonoscopy Technique Optimization: A Single-Center Experience with Novice Endoscopists

Published on: July 11, 2025

Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Interventional Pulmonology

Background:

  • Pleural diseases require accurate diagnosis and effective management.
  • Diagnostic yield and therapeutic success rates of various procedures are critical for patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the preliminary experience with semi-rigid pleuroscopy for diagnosing and managing pleural diseases.
  • To assess the safety, efficacy, and complication rates of pleuroscopy in a tertiary referral setting.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective cohort study involving 20 patients with undiagnosed exudative or malignant pleural effusions.
  • Procedures performed using a semi-rigid thoracoscope under local anesthesia and conscious sedation.
  • Included diagnostic pleuroscopy and therapeutic pleurodesis.

Main Results:

  • Diagnostic pleuroscopy achieved a 79% yield in 14 patients.
  • Pleurodesis had an 83% success rate at 3 months in six patients.
  • Complications were mild, including fever and subcutaneous emphysema; no major complications or mortality were observed.

Conclusions:

  • Semi-rigid pleuroscopy is a safe and effective tool for managing pleural diseases.
  • The procedure demonstrates a good diagnostic yield and therapeutic success rate.
  • It is a viable option for suitable patients requiring pleural interventions.