J Thorac Imaging 1997 Oct;12(4):259-271
Needle-aspiration lung biopsy: a comprehensive approach to complication reduction.
Moore EH
Complications in needle-aspiration lung biopsy are often related to technique. A step-by-step discussion of lung biopsy focusing on complication reduction is presented. Preparation, needle selection, biopsy approach, needle manipulations, sampling, postprocedure care, and complication management are discussed in detail.
