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Reexpansion pulmonary edema following thoracentesis.
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Thoracentesis is the method of choice for obtaining samples of pleural fluid. Although it is considered a minimum invasive procedure, it is crucial to follow a standardized technique with the purpose of optimizing the chance of diagnosis and minimizing risks. The pleura biopsy may enlarge and complement the chance of diagnosis of the pleural diseases and is indicated in selected cases.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Current Opinion in Pulmonary Medicine
سال: 2016
ISSN: 1070-5287
DOI: 10.1097/mcp.0000000000000285