Percutaneous biopsy using a safe, effective needle.
A specially designed three-pronged aspiration needle is described. It was used in 166 percutaneous lung biopsies in 151 patients. A correct diagnosis was obtained in 141 patients (93.3%). Only minor complications were seen, including pneumothorax (7.8%) and pulmonary hemorrhage with hemoptysis (2.4 percent).
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000295:instrumentation; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged