Objectives. To highlight the possible complications of medical thoracoscopy (MT) and how to avoid them. Methods. A retrospective and prospective analysis of 127 patients undergoing MT in Nagoya Medical Center (NMC) and Toyota Kosei Hospital. Te data about complications was obtained from the patients, notes on the computer system, and radiographs. Results. Te median age was 71.0 (range, 33.0–92.0) years ... Read more

It indicates the safety of medical thoracoscopy and discussed the possible complications and how to manage Read more