Meeting Abstracts1 May 1970A Prospective Study of Serially Performed Pleural Biopsies.Joseph Scerbo, M.D., Harold Keltz, M.D., F.A.C.P., Daniel J. Stone, M.D., F.A.C.P.Joseph Scerbo, M.D.Search for more papers by this author, Harold Keltz, M.D., F.A.C.P.Search for more papers by this author, Daniel J. Stone, M.D., F.A.C.P.Search for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-72-5-809_1 SectionsAboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail ExcerptThe study was designed to evaluate the usefulness of performing pleural biopsy in every patient with pleural disease, regardless of the presence of fluid. A total of 211 biopsies were performed in 161 patients, using the Abrams needle technic. Routine histologic examination of all biopsy specimens was done and special staining where indicated. In the last 59 specimens, culture in 7H 9 liquid media was routinely performed. The results demonstrated that a positive histologic diagnosis can be obtained on first biopsy attempt in 24% of patients. A second biopsy, at a 10 to 14 day interval, increased the yield by... This content is PDF only. To continue reading please click on the PDF icon. Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAffiliations: Bronx, N.Y. PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Metrics Cited ByREACTIONS WITH HYDRAZONOYL HALIDES XXIV [1] : SYNTHESIS OF SOME NEW UNSYMMETRICAL AZINES AND DIHYDRO-1,3,4-THIADIAZOLES 1 May 1970Volume 72, Issue 5Page: 809-809KeywordsBiopsyProspective studiesStaining Issue Published: 1 May 1970 PDF DownloadLoading ...