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. 1978 Jul;72(3):235-41.
doi: 10.1016/0007-0971(78)90048-7.

Aspiration needle biopsy for solitary, peripheral lung lesions: a review of 50 examinations

P Grech, P B Gray, C A Lambourne, R A Clark, R H Townshend

Aspiration needle biopsy for solitary, peripheral lung lesions: a review of 50 examinations

P Grech et al. Br J Dis Chest. 1978 Jul.

Abstract

Percutaneous aspiration needle biopsy forms a simple method of obtaining histological material from solitary peripheral lung lesions. A new method for separating and preparing the material for histological examination is described. The results in 50 cases are recorded with a positive diagnosis in 46. The number of symptomatic complications with this technique is low. The clinical place of the biopsy in management is discussed.

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