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. 1997 Oct;12(4):259-71.
doi: 10.1097/00005382-199710000-00004.

Needle-aspiration lung biopsy: a comprehensive approach to complication reduction

E H Moore  1
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Needle-aspiration lung biopsy: a comprehensive approach to complication reduction

E H Moore. J Thorac Imaging. 1997 Oct.

Abstract

Complications in needle-aspiration lung biopsy are often related to technique. A step-by-step discussion of lung biopsy focusing on complication reduction is presented. Preparation, needle selection, biopsy approach, needle manipulations, sampling, postprocedure care, and complication management are discussed in detail.

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