Status:
COMPLETED
Ultrasonography Guided Pleural Biopsy Versus Computed Tomography Guided Pleural Biopsy
Lead Sponsor:
Eskisehir Osmangazi University
Conditions:
Pleural Diseases
Eligibility:
All Genders
20-85 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study aims to compare the diagnostic efficiency and reliability of Abrams' needle pleural biopsy under computerized tomography guidance with that of cutting-needle pleural biopsy under ultrasonog...
Detailed Description
Background. In cases with pleural effusion, tissue samples can be obtained through Abrams' needle pleural biopsy, thoracoscopy, or cutting-needle pleural biopsy under the guidance of computerized tomo...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients with exudative pleural effusion who require invasive procedure for diagnosis
Exclusion
- Patients without pleural effusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
April 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
120 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01196585
Start Date
April 1 2009
End Date
April 1 2011
Last Update
May 17 2011
Active Locations (1)
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Eskisehir Osmangazi University Medical Faculty department of Chest Diseases
Eskişehir, Turkey (Türkiye)