To compare traditional thoracentesis done bedside or via interventional radiology image guided with AVATS as first line intervention. Efficacy in establishing diagnosis and re-accumulation rates were examined in both approaches.
METHODS:We compared 30 patients who had primary thoracentesis, 25 via interventional radiology image guided approach and 5 bedside thoracentesis with 30 patients who had AVATS as first line for diagnosis and treatment. We evaluated efficacy of establishing diagnosis , re-accumulation rates and safety.
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