Background Image guided transthoracic needle aspiration (TTNA) is a valuable tool used for
the diagnosis of countless thoracic diseases. Computed tomography (CT) is the most …

The imaging evaluation of a solitary pulmonary nodule is complex. Management decisions
are based on clinical history, size and appearance of the nodule, and feasibility of obtaining …

BACKGROUND The indications and methods for lung biopsy have changed over the years
with increased access to CT and more therapeutic options. The total number of lung …

Background Pulmonary nodules are spherical radiographic opacities that measure up to 30
mm in diameter. Nodules are extremely common in clinical practice and challenging to …

Background: The results of studies identifying the risk factors for pneumothorax and
bleeding in CT-guided coaxial lung needle biopsies were inconsistent and some were even …

PURPOSE: To evaluate the effect of coaxial needle size on pneumothorax rate and the
diagnostic accuracy of computed tomography (CT)-guided transthoracic needle aspiration …

In August 2007 the Standards of Care Committee of the British Thoracic Society (BTS)
invited the Interventional Pulmonology Specialist Advisory Group of the BTS to produce an …

Integrating current evidence with fundamental concepts from decision analysis suggests that
management of patients with pulmonary nodules should begin with estimating the pretest …

Transthoracic needle biopsy (TTNB) is done with imaging guidance and most frequently by
a radiologist, for the aim is to diagnose a defined mass. It is integral in the diagnosis and …

OBJECTIVE. The purpose of our study was to determine the diagnostic accuracy and to
analyze the factors influencing the diagnostic accuracy and incidences of pneumothorax …