title: Percutaneous aspiration lung biopsy.
abstract: Percutaneous needle aspiration lung biopsy is reviewed. Its method and place in the investigation of lung lesions is described and re-emphasized. It is a safe, cheap, quick and simple way to achieve a definitive diagnosis. The diagnostic accuracy is high and the complication rate low. The paper strongly advocates wider usage of this very useful investigative modality.
mesh_terms: D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D008168:Lung / Q000473:pathology*; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000209:etiology