Performing medical thoracoscopy safely in the outpatient setting: A case report

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World Journal of Clinical Cases

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World J Clin Cases. Aug 16, 2026; 14(23): 121367
Published online Aug 16, 2026. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.121367

Performing medical thoracoscopy safely in the outpatient setting: A case report

Kay Choong See

Kay Choong See, Division of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore 119228, Singapore

Author contributions: See KC is responsible for all elements of the manuscript.

AI contribution statement: AI was not used to write the manuscript. AI tools were not used to generate original scientific data, perform independent scientific analyses, or draw scientific conclusions.

Informed consent statement: Written informed consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this report and any accompanying images.

Conflict-of-interest statement: See KC has no conflicts of interest in relation to this paper.

CARE Checklist (2016) statement: The authors have read the CARE Checklist (2016), and the manuscript was prepared and revised according to the CARE Checklist (2016).

Corresponding author: Kay Choong See, FCCP, FRCPE, MRCP, Adjunct Associate Professor, Division of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, Level 10, 1E Kent Ridge Road, NUHS Tower Block Singapore, Singapore 119228, Singapore. kaychoongsee@nus.edu.sg

Received: March 23, 2026
Revised: June 16, 2026
Accepted: June 26, 2026
Published online: August 16, 2026
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Medical thoracoscopy for pleural biopsy gives excellent yields exceeding 90% but patients may require hospitalization, which increases logistic and cost barriers. Case series are now available to support the effective and safe performance of outpatient medical thoracoscopy though these do not provide detailed principal considerations, procedural tips, and periprocedural recommendations. Using a case example, this paper aims to illustrate the principal periprocedural considerations for outpatient medical thoracoscopy and provide appropriate recommendations.