U.S., Aug. 12 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07114783) titled 'Dual-function Semirigid Thoracoscopy Versus Rigid Thoracoscopy for the Diagnosis of Pleural Disease' on Aug. 04.
Brief Summary: Medical thoracoscopy (rigid and semirigid) is an effective, safe method for diagnosing and managing pleural diseases. Rigid thoracoscopy demonstrates superior overall diagnostic yield compared to semirigid techniques (flexible forceps/cryobiopsy) due to its ability to obtain larger, deeper biopsies with rigid forceps. However, diagnostic rates become similar when biopsies are successfully obtained.
Limitations of rigid thoracoscopy include restricted maneuverability (especially in posterior/mediastinal are...