Sales Roberta, Onishi Roberto
Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil.
J Bras Pneumol. 2006;32 Suppl 4:S170-3.
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.
胸腔穿刺术是获取胸水样本的首选方法。尽管它被认为是一种微创操作，但遵循标准化技术对于优化诊断机会和最小化风险至关重要。胸膜活检可能会增加并补充胸膜疾病的诊断机会，适用于特定病例。
