Aspiration biopsy of discrete pulmonary lesions using a new thin needle. Results in the first 100 cases.
The authors describe their initial experience with a new thin spinal-type needle for aspiration biopsy of the lung. One hundred patients with discrete pulmonary lesions were studied. Diagnosis was possible in 87% of cases, and no significant complications were encountered.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged