Diagnostic utility of various gross thoracoscopic appearances in tuberculous pleural effusion and their correlation with microbiological and histopathological findings – a hospital-based prospective observational cross-sectional study
Abstract
Background: Tuberculous pleural effusion (TPE) is a significant global health problem, particularly in high-prevalence regions such as India. Early diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment of this condition. Medical thoracoscopy offers a superior diagnostic yield compared with traditional methods. This study aimed to evaluate various thoracoscopic appearances in TPE, their diagnostic utility, and their correlation with microbiological and histopathological findings. Materials and Methods: This hospital-based prospective observational cross-sectional study was conducted at a tertiary care teaching hospital in eastern India, from 2023 to 2024. One hundred and twenty-one patients with suspected TPE underwent thoracoscopy, and the findings were classified into 11 categories. Pleural biopsies were examined, and the data were analyzed. Results:
Fields of Study & Subjects
Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases
Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
Ultrasound in Clinical Applications
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Annals of Medicine and Surgery
- Publisher
- Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
- Volume
- 88
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 1331–1337
- Publication date
- 20 January 2026
- Language
- EN