Thoracocentesis: from bench to bed

J Thorac Dis. 2015 Feb;7(Suppl 1):S1-4. doi: 10.3978/j.issn.2072-1439.2014.12.45.

Abstract

Lung cancer can be diagnosed with minimal interventional procedures such as: bronchoscopy, endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS), fine needle aspiration under CT guidance and esophageal ultrasound. In our current editorial we will provide a definition and current up to date information regarding fine needle aspiration under CT guidance. We will focus on pneumothorax and treatment methods.

Keywords: Pneumothorax; aspiration; lung cancer.