Colonoscopy of the pleural cavity is a test that allows you to view the surface of the lungs and pleura with a special speculum. They are also used to remove accumulated fluid in the pleural cavity.
Colonoscopy of the pleural cavityenables the doctor to see the surface of the lungs and pleura, as well as to take specimens for histopathological examination. If necessary, he can also introduce a substance to prevent the re-accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity.
For thislung testyou need to go to the hospital. They are performed under general anesthesia. The doctor makes three small incisions in the chest wall through which he inserts a speculum into the pleural cavity and tools, and then gives gas (air).
After the speculum is removed, it will insert a catheter to remove the air introduced during the examination and relax the lungs. There may be times when you feel pain. As this is an invasive test, you will have a minor wound after it. There may also be other complications - e.g.pneumothorax , bleeding into the pleural cavity or chest wall, fainting, infection. However, you will be under hospital care, so you don't have to worry about anything.