Advanced Diagnosis and Treatment for Pleural Diseases
Medical thoracoscopy (rigid thoracoscopy) is a minimally invasive procedure used to examine the pleural cavity, obtain biopsies, and treat selected pleural conditions. It is especially valuable when the cause of recurrent pleural effusion remains unclear or when pleural tissue sampling is required.
When is Medical Thoracoscopy Recommended?
- Unexplained pleural effusion
- Suspected pleural tuberculosis
- Suspected pleural malignancy
- Recurrent pleural effusion
- Pleural biopsy for definitive diagnosis
- Pleurodesis for recurrent malignant pleural effusion
Benefits
- Accurate diagnosis with direct visualization
- Larger, high-quality pleural biopsy sampless
- Minimally invasive with faster recovery
- Simultaneous diagnostic and therapeutic intervention
Expert Pleural Care
Dr. Shweta Gargiya performs medical thoracoscopy using advanced techniques to diagnose and manage complex pleural diseases, ensuring precise diagnosis and personalized treatment with minimal discomfort.