Journal article
Ultrasound- Versus CT-Guided Subpleural Lung and Pleural Biopsy: An Analysis of Wait Times, Procedure Time, Safety, and Diagnostic Adequacy
Abstract
PURPOSE: To compare the wait times, safety, and diagnostic adequacy of computed tomography (CT)-guided percutaneous lung biopsies with ultrasound (US) guidance for subpleural lung and pleural lesions.
METHODS: Consecutive CT- and US-guided biopsies performed at our institution between January 2018 and January 2019 were retrospectively reviewed. Biopsy wait times, lesion size, degree of pleural contact, procedure duration, number of needle …
Authors
Mychajlowycz M; Alabousi A; Mironov O
Journal
Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal, Vol. 72, No. 4, pp. 883–889
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
November 2021
DOI
10.1177/0846537120939073
ISSN
0846-5371