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 Experiment Videos

[Lung biopsy by thoracoscopy (author's transl)]

C Boutin, H Jullian, J R Viallat

    Revue Francaise Des Maladies Respiratoires
    |January 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary

    Thoracoscopic lung biopsy using diathermy forceps is a safe and effective diagnostic tool. This minimally invasive technique provides adequate tissue for analysis with high diagnostic accuracy and low complication rates.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

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

    Sort by
    Same author

    Statistical analysis of the effluent quality of 231 on-site sanitation facilities in France monitored during a 6-year period.

    Water science and technology : a journal of the International Association on Water Pollution Research·2019
    Same author

    Macrophytes are highly sensitive to the herbicide diquat dibromide in test systems of varying complexity.

    Ecotoxicology and environmental safety·2018
    Same author

    Neural progenitor fate decision defects, cortical hypoplasia and behavioral impairment in Celsr1-deficient mice.

    Molecular psychiatry·2017
    Same author

    Comparison of the design criteria of 141 onsite wastewater treatment systems available on the French market.

    Journal of environmental management·2017
    Same author

    Prenatal diagnosis and prognosis of accelerated idioventricular rhythm.

    Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology : the official journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology·2016
    Same author

    Assessment of wetland/upland vegetation communities and evaluation of soil-plant contamination by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and trace metals in regions near oil sands mining in Alberta.

    The Science of the total environment·2016

    Area of Science:

    • Pulmonology
    • Thoracic Surgery
    • Pathology

    Context:

    • Diagnostic challenges in evaluating lung and pleural diseases.
    • Need for minimally invasive biopsy techniques with high diagnostic yield.
    • Limitations of existing lung biopsy procedures.

    Purpose:

    • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of thoracoscopic lung biopsy.
    • To assess the diagnostic accuracy and complication rates of the procedure.
    • To determine the suitability of tissue samples for various analyses.

    Summary:

    • 60 patients underwent thoracoscopic lung biopsy under light anesthesia without intubation.
    • Biopsies were performed using 5mm diathermy forceps, yielding 5-40mg of tissue suitable for microscopy, bacteriology, and receptor analysis.
    • The procedure demonstrated high sensitivity (96%) and specificity (100%), with low morbidity, including transient fever in 10 patients.

    Impact:

    • Establishes thoracoscopic lung biopsy as a favorable alternative to other biopsy methods.
    • Highlights the procedure's utility in diagnosing lung opacities and pleural involvement.
    • Suggests potential for wider adoption and further research to confirm low morbidity.

    Related Experiment Videos