Pericardial tamponade following CT-guided lung biopsy.
While not free from hazards, CT-guided biopsy of the lung is a safe procedure, with few major complications. Despite its safety record, however, potentially fatal complications do rarely occur. We report a case of pericardial tamponade following CT-guided lung biopsy. Rapid diagnosis and therapy allowed for complete patient recovery. Physicians who perform this procedure should be aware of the known complications and be prepared to treat them appropriately.
Mitchell
Michael J
MJ
Department of Anesthesiology, The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center College of Medicine, Scott and White Hospital, 2401 South 31st Street, Temple, TX 76508, USA.
Montgomery
Mark
M
Reiter
Charles G
CG
Culp
William C
WC
D002288:Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous / Q000473:pathology; D000368:Aged; D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002305:Cardiac Tamponade / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology; D015641:Radiography, Interventional; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed