scholarly journals Initial Experience in CT-Guided Percutaneous Transthoracic Needle Biopsy of Lung Lesions Performed by a Pulmonologist

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 821 ◽  
Author(s):  
June Hong Ahn ◽  
Jong Geol Jang
Keyword(s):  
Diagnostic Accuracy ◽  
Complication Rate ◽  
Predictive Value ◽  
Needle Biopsy ◽  
Diagnostic Yield ◽  
Safe Procedure ◽  
Transthoracic Needle Biopsy ◽  
Ct Guided ◽  
Lung Lesions ◽  
Percutaneous Transthoracic Needle Biopsy

In the diagnosis of lung lesions, computed tomography (CT)-guided percutaneous transthoracic needle biopsy (PTNB) has a high diagnostic yield and a low complication rate. The procedure is usually performed by interventional radiologists, but the diagnostic yield and safety of CT-guided PTNB when performed by pulmonologists have not been evaluated. A retrospective study of 239 patients who underwent CT-guided PTNB at Yeungnam University Hospital between March 2017 and April 2018 was conducted. A pulmonologist performed the procedure using a co-axial technique with a 20-gauge needle. Then diagnostic yield and safety were assessed. The overall sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value for the diagnosis of malignancy were 96.1% (171/178), 100% (46/46), 100% (171/171), and 86.8% (46/53), respectively. The diagnostic accuracy was 96.9% (217/224) and the overall complication rate was 33.1% (82/248). Pneumothorax, hemoptysis, and hemothorax occurred in 27.0% (67/248), 5.2% (13/248), and 0.8% (2/248) of the patients, respectively. Univariate analyses revealed that pneumothorax requiring chest tube insertion was a significant risk factor (odds ratio, 25.0; p < 0.001) for diagnostic failure. CT-guided PTNB is a safe procedure with a high diagnostic accuracy, even when performed by an inexperienced pulmonologist. The results were similar to those achieved by interventional radiologists as reported in previously published studies.

scholarly journals CT guided lung biopsy complications: a single centre prospective study

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (9) ◽  
pp. 2943
Author(s):  
Mohd Farooq Mir ◽  
Muzafar Ahmed Naik ◽  
Javid Ahmed Malik
Keyword(s):  
Prospective Study ◽  
Needle Biopsy ◽  
Lung Biopsy ◽  
Pulmonary Haemorrhage ◽  
Complication Rates ◽  
Transthoracic Needle Biopsy ◽  
Ct Guided ◽  
Lung Lesions ◽  
Peripheral Lung ◽  
Percutaneous Transthoracic Needle Biopsy

Background: Computed tomography (CT) guided percutaneous transthoracic needle biopsy of lung is a routine procedure in patients with suspected malignant lung lesions which are either peripheral or not amenable to biopsy on fibreoptic bronchoscopy.Methods: This prospective study was conducted to obtain complication rates based on patient and physician experience after CT guided lung biopsy of central and peripheral lung lesions.Results: In our study 96 patients were included with 78 patients with peripheral and 18 patients having central lung lesions. The reported post procedural complication rates of CT guided lung biopsy were pulmonary haemorrhage 33.3 %, pneumothorax 21.9%, haemoptysis 15.6%, cough 6.3%, haemothorax 3.1% and fever 3.1%. Two patients required inter costal tube drainage. There was no reported mortality of CT guided lung biopsy in our centre.Conclusions: Pulmonary haemorrhage and pneumothorax are the most common complications of percutaneous transthoracic needle biopsy of the lung, the former one is common with central and the latter one with peripheral lung lesions.

Full core technology versus notch sampling technology: evaluation of the diagnostic accuracy and the risk of a pneumothorax after transthoracic needle biopsy of suspicious lung lesions

2020 ◽  
pp. 028418512098157
Author(s):  
Christophe Schroeder ◽  
Laura I Loebelenz ◽  
Johannes T Heverhagen ◽  
Gerd Noeldge ◽  
Michael P Brönnimann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diagnostic Accuracy ◽  
Needle Biopsy ◽  
Diagnostic Yield ◽  
Minimal Invasive ◽  
Transthoracic Needle Biopsy ◽  
Ct Guided ◽  
Technical Success Rate ◽  
Core Technology ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Full Core

Background Percutaneous needle biopsy of the lung (PCBL) under image guidance has become a safe and effective minimal invasive method to obtain a specimen related histological diagnosis of pulmonary lesions. Purpose To evaluate the diagnostic yield and safety of two different coaxial biopsy technologies: full core and notch sampling technology. The former allowing the removal of full punch cylinders and the latter using a cutting-edge mechanism. Material and Methods A retrospective analysis of 48 consecutive PCBL procedures has been carried out for this prognostic study, involving patients with a documented pulmonary nodule or mass lesion on previous computed tomography (CT) scans. The study population included 38 men and 10 women (mean age = 67 years). Of these 48 patients who underwent a procedure with a co-axial cutting system, 24 have been performed with notch sampling technology and 24 with full core technology. Results Out of the 48 biopsy procedures, 46 yielded specimens were adequate for histopathological evaluation, consistent with a technical success rate of 96%. The most common induced image-guided biopsy complication was a pneumothorax, occurring in 14 patients (35%). Seven patients with a pneumothorax were attributed to the full core technology and seven to the notch sampling technology (odds ratio = 1, 95% confidence interval = 0.28–3.51, P = 1). Conclusion In the setting of full core versus notch sampling percutaneous CT-guided coaxial needle biopsy of the lung, no significant difference in the diagnostic accuracy and the incidence of pneumothoraces could be shown, while both technologies have an excellent diagnostic performance.

scholarly journals Accuracy of CT-guided transthoracic needle biopsy of lung lesions: Factors affecting diagnostic yield

2007 ◽  
Vol 112 (8) ◽  
pp. 1142-1159 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. M. Priola ◽  
S. M. Priola ◽  
A. Cataldi ◽  
L. Errico ◽  
M. Di Franco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Needle Biopsy ◽  
Diagnostic Yield ◽  
Transthoracic Needle Biopsy ◽  
Ct Guided ◽  
Lung Lesions ◽  
Factors Affecting

Diagnostic Yield of CT-Guided Percutaneous Transthoracic Needle Biopsy for Diagnosis of Anterior Mediastinal Masses

2015 ◽  
Vol 205 (4) ◽  
pp. 774-779 ◽  
Author(s):  
Milena Petranovic ◽  
Matthew D. Gilman ◽  
Ashok Muniappan ◽  
Robert P. Hasserjian ◽  
Subba R. Digumarthy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Needle Biopsy ◽  
Diagnostic Yield ◽  
Transthoracic Needle Biopsy ◽  
Ct Guided ◽  
Mediastinal Masses ◽  
Percutaneous Transthoracic Needle Biopsy

scholarly journals P1-085: Factors affecting diagnostic accuracy of ct-guided transthoracic needle biopsy of lung lesions: results of 660 consecutive procedures

2007 ◽  
Vol 2 (8) ◽  
pp. S583-S584
Author(s):  
Adriano M. Priola ◽  
Sandro M. Priola ◽  
Silvia Novello ◽  
Aldo Cataldi ◽  
Luca Errico ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diagnostic Accuracy ◽  
Needle Biopsy ◽  
Transthoracic Needle Biopsy ◽  
Ct Guided ◽  
Lung Lesions ◽  
Factors Affecting

scholarly journals CT-guided transthoracic needle biopsy of pulmonary lesions: comparison between the cutting needle and aspiration needle

2020 ◽  
pp. 20190930
Author(s):  
Zhen-guo Huang ◽  
Hong-liang Sun ◽  
Cun-li Wang ◽  
Bao-xiang Gao ◽  
He Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diagnostic Accuracy ◽  
Complication Rate ◽  
Needle Biopsy ◽  
Final Diagnosis ◽  
Benign Lesions ◽  
Transthoracic Needle Biopsy ◽  
Ct Guided ◽  
Pulmonary Lesions ◽  
Severe Hemorrhage ◽  
Cutting Needle

Objectives: To compare CT-guided transthoracic cutting needle biopsy (TCNB) with transthoracic aspiration needle biopsy (TANB) for pulmonary lesions with respect to the diagnostic accuracy and complication rate. Methods: Of the 859 cases that underwent consecutive CT-guided biopsy of pulmonary lesions, 713 cases confirmed by surgical pathology or clinical follow-up were enrolled. Of these, the first consecutive 275 cases underwent TANB, and the remaining 438 received TCNB. The final diagnosis determined the accuracy of biopsy. Based on the post-biopsy CT and clinical medical records, the presence or absence of biopsy-related complications was determined. The χ2 test was used to compare the differences between TCNB and TANB in terms of diagnostic accuracy and complication rate. Results: Among the 713 biopsy lesions, the final diagnosis was malignant in 411 cases and benign in 302 cases. As compared to TANB, the diagnostic accuracy of TCNB (98.9% vs 93.8%, χ2 = 14.35, p < 0.01), sensitivity to malignant lesions (97.8% vs 90.6%, χ2 = 10.58, p < 0.01), negative predictive value (97.6% vs 84.8%, χ2 = 19.03, p < 0.01), and specific diagnostic rate for benign lesions (73.4% vs 57.9%, χ2 = 7.29, p < 0.01) were improved. On the other hand, a statistical difference was detected between TCNB and TANB with respect to the incidence of pneumothorax (20.6% vs 13.1%, χ2 = 6.46, p = 0.01), hemorrhage (32.2% vs 13.1%, χ2 = 33.03, p < 0.01), and hemoptysis (8.2% vs 3.3%, χ2 = 6.87, p < 0.01). One patient died just several minutes after TCNB due to severe hemorrhage with hemoptysis. Conclusions: Compared to TANB, CT-guided TCNB improves the diagnostic accuracy of pulmonary lesions, but complication rate increases significantly. Advances in knowledge: In general, TCNB should be recommended, especially for highly suspicious benign lesions. For patients with small lesions adjacent to vessels or vessels within the lesion, TANB should be considered.

Accuracy of CT-guided transthoracic needle biopsy of lung lesions: Results of 612 consecutive procedures

2007 ◽  
Vol 25 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 18022-18022
Author(s):  
U. Ricardi ◽  
A. M. Priola ◽  
S. M. Priola ◽  
S. Novello ◽  
A. Cataldi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diagnostic Accuracy ◽  
Needle Biopsy ◽  
Inflammatory Cells ◽  
Final Diagnosis ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Lesion Size ◽  
Maximum Diameter ◽  
Transthoracic Needle Biopsy ◽  
Ct Guided ◽  
Lung Lesions

18022 Background: CT-guided transthoracic needle biopsy (TNB) is commonly used in diagnostic work-up of lung lesions. The availability of a on-site pathologist at the time of the procedure ameliorate its sensitivity, reduce the number of biopsies and false negatives. Methods: 612 procedures (608 patients with a CT-documented central or peripheral pulmonary lesion) performed at S. Luigi Hospital between November 2002 and August 2005 were prospectively analyzed; 66% males, median age was 66 years (range 29–87). Ineligibility criteria for the procedure included severe coagulopathy, previous contralateral pneumonectomy, lesions with a maximum diameter less than 5 mm or the impossibility to understand the procedure or to maintain the clinostatism for the time of the procedure. The on-site pathologist assigned to each specimen a semiquantitative score: 0 for bloody sample without other cells, 1 for aspecific benign or inflammatory cells, 2 for malignant cells without histotype characterization and 3 for well established benign or malignant histotype. Results: Most of the procedures was performed by fine needle aspiration biopsy, while in a minority of cases a tru-cut biopsy was requested. In 57.2% of the cases a single transthoracic access (range 1–4) was used and in 31% the procedure was repeated on the basis of the radiologist/pathologist judgment. In 154 patients a surgical resection was subsequently performed, while 454 were patients non-surgical. A score of 3 was obtained in 71% of cases (88% malignancies), 2 in 12.5%, 1 in 7.5% and 0 in 9%. A definitive diagnosis was made in 83.5% of procedures, while a score of 0–1 was assigned in 101 cases. Among 458 malignancies there were 411 lung cancer, 7 non-epithelial cancers and 40 metastases with only 1 false positive. The diagnostic accuracy for benign and malignant lesions was 67% and 92%, respectively (Pearson’s test p<0.005) with overall diagnostic accuracy of 83.3%. The variables affecting diagnostic accuracy were final diagnosis (benign 67%, malignant 92%, p<0.001) and lesion size (lesion 5 cm 78%, p<0.05). The presence of cavitation or necrotic areas and location of the lesion didn’t affect the diagnostic accuracy. Conclusion: In consecutive cases of CT-guided TNB final diagnosis and lesion size affect diagnostic accuracy. No significant financial relationships to disclose.

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