超声检查可发现 X 线检查难以观察到的少量积液（＜100 mL）并可估测积液量、确定积液部位、协助穿刺定位，多用于引导有创胸膜诊断手术。此外，超声检查还可探测积液深度、黏稠度、内容物和分隔情况，评估胸膜和膈肌厚度以及是否发生胸膜转移。

A national randomised controlled trial exploring if intrapleural fibrinolytic is able to improve pleurodesis in patients with complicated malignant pleural effusion. This study was published in 2018.

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With a thoracentesis, a doctor uses imaging guidance to put a needle through your chest wall and into the pleural space. As you go through lung cancer treatment, you’ll have a whole team of ...