[Echo-guided biopsy in peripheral pulmonary lesions. Our experience].
Twenty-nine patients with peripheral intrathoracic lesions underwent real-time US and US-guided biopsy. The lesions were mainly atypical fluid collections in 3 patients and mainly solid in the extant 26. Biopsies performed with fine aspirating or cutting needles (20-22 gauge) were successful in all patients; an unquestionable diagnosis was made in 27 cases with cytology and/or histology. Only one patient experienced mild asymptomatic pneumothorax after biopsy, which did not require chest-tube drainage. The authors stress the important diagnostic role of US-guided fine-needle biopsy as an useful and safe method for the evaluation of peripheral intrathoracic lesions.
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Servizio di Radiologia Ospedaliera, Arcispedale S. Anna, Ferrara.
Trevisani
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Zucchi
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Bighi
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Lodi
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Lupi
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014463:Ultrasonography
Biopsia ecoguidata delle lesioni polmonari periferiche. Nostra esperienza.