title: [The significance of fine needle transthoracic aspiration biopsy in diagnosing lung diseases].
abstract: The results of fine needle transthoracic aspiration biopsy in diagnosing lung diseases in given. Out of 192 biopsies performed in 169 patients with lung tumors, lung cancer was diagnosed in 125 patients (73%), in two hilar cysts, in one an intercostal neurinoma were diagnosed. Side effects were seen in 17 patients (10%) most often pneumothorax in one requiring chest tube drainage. Diagnosis was made during the first 28 days of hospitalisation. This biopsy decreases hospitalization and shortens considerably the diagnosing time. It is a safe and uncomplicated procedure requiring only fluoroscopy.
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authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Szklarz
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
vernacular_title: Znaczenie biopsji aspiracyjnej cienkoigłowej przez ściane klatki piersiowej w rozpoznawaniu chorób płuc.