Percutaneous superfine-needle aspiration biopsy of intrathoracic lesions guided by simulator.
The result of percutaneous superfine-needle aspiration biopsy in 100 patients with intrathoracic lesions guided by simulator is reported. The success rate of aspiration biopsy was 94%, and no major complication was observed. The method of localization by simulator had advantages such as accuracy in localization, no limitation of mass size and site, and a high rate of puncture success. Cell smears obtained by superfine needle were similar to those obtained by fine- or large-bore needles, but fewer complications were encountered. This is a useful technique that can provide early cytological diagnosis, especially for the peripheral type of pulmonary mass.
Liu
G S
GS
Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tumor Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China.
Wu
Y L
YL
Zeng
C G
CG
Yang
M T
MT
Cai
Y H
YH
Rong
T H
TH
Huang
Z F
ZF
Liang
X M
XM
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000473:pathology*; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D003074:Solitary Pulmonary Nodule / Q000473:pathology*