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Radiology, Vol 127, 265-265, Copyright © 1978 by Radiological Society of North America

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Percutaneous biopsy using a safe, effective needle

TL Arnston and WR Boyd

A specially designed three-pronged aspiration needle is described. It was used in 166 percutaneous lung biopsies in 151 patients. A correct diagnosis was obtained in 141 patients (93.3%). Only minor complications were seen, including pneumothorax (7.8%) and pulmonary hemorrhage with hemoptysis (2.4 percent).




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