Complications of CT-guided percutaneous needle biopsy of the chest: Prevention and management

Carol C. Wu; Michael M. Maher; Jo Anne O. Shepard

doi:10.2214/AJR.10.4659

Complications of CT-guided percutaneous needle biopsy of the chest: Prevention and management

Carol C. Wu, Michael M. Maher, Jo Anne O. Shepard

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE. The objective of this article is to describe potential complications of percutaneous needle biopsy of the chest, discuss the risk factors associated with the development of complications, and explain how to prevent complications and manage complications when they occur. CONCLUSION. Pneumothorax and pulmonary hemorrhage are the most common complications of percutaneous needle biopsy of the chest, whereas air embolism and tumor seeding are extremely rare. Attention to biopsy planning and technique and postprocedural care help to prevent or minimize most potential complications.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	W678-W682
Journal	American Journal of Roentgenology
Volume	196
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2214/AJR.10.4659
State	Published - Jun 2011
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

CT-guided biopsy
Complications
Diagnosis of lung cancer
Lung biopsy
Lung cancer

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Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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