Percutaneous aspiration lung biopsy

Chin, W.S.; Sng, I.

Annals of the Academy of Medicine Singapore 10(3): 376-382

1981


ISSN/ISBN: 0304-4602
PMID: 7332306
Document Number: 174505
Percutaneous needle aspiration lung biopsy is reviewed. Its method and place in the investigation of lung lesions is described and re-emphasized. It is a safe, cheap, quick and simple way to achieve a definitive diagnosis. The diagnostic accuracy is high and the complication rate low. The paper strongly advocates wider usage of this very useful investigative modality.

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