Percutaneous transthoracic aspiration needle biopsy under ultrasound guidance in thoracic lesions

Abstract

In this study we describe the results of 46 percutaneous transthoracic needle aspiration biopsies under ultrasound guidance in patients with thoracic lesions. The patients were divided in four groups accourding to localization of the lesion. Our study showed the following: - The sensitivity of the method was 95,5% and the specificity 100%. - There were no complications except in one case. - Most of the biopsied lesions proved to be malignant. - This method was most efficacious for lesions attached to thoracic wall. - In comparison with the other radiological methods this was more advantageous for apical lesions. - We regard the jugular fossa approach as the best route for lesions located in the upper mediastinum. - With this method we are able to assess the thoracic lesion from different approaching angles. - There is also no exposure of the patient to ionizing radiation.

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DOI
10.12681/eadd/1309
Handle URL
http://hdl.handle.net/10442/hedi/1309
ND
1309
Alternative title
Καθοδηγούμενες παρακεντήσεις βλαβών πνευμόνων και μεσοθωρακίου με υπερήχους
Author
Andrikakos Panagiotis
Date
1990
Degree Grantor
University of Patras
Committee members
Δημόπουλος Ιωάννης
Γκουρτσογιάννης Νικόλαος
Δημόπουλος Παναγιώτης
Κελέκης Δημήτριος
Σιαμπλής Δημήτριος
Discipline
Medical and Health SciencesClinical Medicine
Keywords
Neele aspiration biopsy; Thoracic lesions; Transthoracic; Ultrasound
Country
Greece
Language
Greek
Description
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