Journal article
A randomized, controlled trial comparing thoracoscopy and limited thoracotomy for lung biopsy in interstitial lung disease
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Lung biopsies are frequently needed to diagnose diffuse interstitial lung diseases. A prospective randomized, controlled trial comparing limited thoracotomy (open lung biopsy) and thoracoscopy for lung biopsy was done.
METHODS: Ambulatory patients with a clinical diagnosis of diffuse interstitial lung disease were randomized to thoracoscopy or limited thoracotomy. Data on postoperative pain, narcotic requirements, operating room …
Authors
Miller JD; Urschel JD; Cox G; Olak J; Young JEM; Kay JM; McDonald E
Journal
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Vol. 70, No. 5, pp. 1647–1650
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
November 2000
DOI
10.1016/s0003-4975(00)01913-5
ISSN
0003-4975