Thoracoscopy is a medical procedure involving internal examination, biopsy or resection and drainage of disease or masses within the pleural cavity, usually performed with video assistance. It may be carried out either under general anaesthesia or under sedation with local anaesthetic.
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Thoracoscopy is a medical procedure involving internal examination, biopsy and/or resection/drainage of disease or masses within the pleural cavity, usually with video assistance.
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