CT-guided transthoracic needle biopsy in the diagnosis of chest tumours
Cattelani, L.; Campodonico, F.; Rusca, M.; Solli, P.; Carbognani, P.; Spaggiari, L.; Dal Corso, H.M.
Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 38(5): 539-542
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0021-9509 PMID: 9358817 Document Number: 473330
Percutaneous Transthoracic Needle Biopsy (PTNB) is an accepted technique for the diagnosis of suspected intrathoracic malignancy and, although the appropriate indications have not been clearly defined yet, its use has rapidly expanded in the last years. The authors reviewed retrospectively their experience over one-year time biopsies and analyzed some controversies regarding this diagnostic procedure.