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Preprocedure
Procedure
Post Procedure
Outcomes
TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Transthoracic needle biopsy (TTNB)
- Fine needle aspiration (FNA)
- Core needle biopsy (CNB)
- Transthoracic needle biopsy (TTNB)
Synonyms
- FNA and CNB are seldom distinguished in literature
Definitions
- TTNB: Usually performed using CT guidance
- Biopsy needle is placed in lesion to collect tissue for pathological, microbiological, &/or genetic analysis
- TTNB: Usually performed using CT guidance
PREPROCEDURE
Indications
Contraindications
Preprocedure Imaging
Getting Started
PROCEDURE
Patient Positions/Location
Equipment Preparation
Procedure Steps
Findings and Reporting
Alternative Procedures/Therapies
POST PROCEDURE
Expected Outcome
Things To Do
Things To Avoid
OUTCOMES
Problems
Complications
Selected References
- Accordino MK et al: Trends in use and safety of image-guided transthoracic needle biopsies in patients with cancer. J Oncol Pract. 11(3):e351-9, 2015
- Fontaine-Delaruelle C et al: Negative predictive value of transthoracic core needle biopsy: a multicenter study. Chest. ePub, 2015
- Kim JI et al: Rapid needle-out patient-rollover approach after cone beam CT-guided lung biopsy: effect on pneumothorax rate in 1,191 consecutive patients. Eur Radiol. ePub, 2015
- Liu S et al: Diagnostic accuracy of MRI-guided percutaneous transthoracic needle biopsy of solitary pulmonary nodules. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol. 38(2):416-21, 2015
- Schneider F et al: Adequacy of core needle biopsy specimens and fine-needle aspirates for molecular testing of lung adenocarcinomas. Am J Clin Pathol. 143(2):193-200; quiz 306, 2015
- Yaffe D et al: A novel technique for CT-guided transthoracic biopsy of lung lesions: improved biopsy accuracy and safety. Eur Radiol. ePub, 2015
- De Filippo M et al: CT-guided biopsy of pulmonary nodules: is pulmonary hemorrhage a complication or an advantage? Diagn Interv Radiol. 20(5):421-5, 2014
- Yang JS et al: Meta-analysis of CT-guided transthoracic needle biopsy for the evaluation of the ground-glass opacity pulmonary lesions. Br J Radiol. 87(1042):20140276, 2014
- Rivera MP et al: Establishing the diagnosis of lung cancer: Diagnosis and management of lung cancer, 3rd ed: American College of Chest Physicians evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. Chest. 143(5 Suppl):e142S-65S, 2013
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KEY FACTS
Preprocedure
Procedure
Post Procedure
Outcomes
TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Transthoracic needle biopsy (TTNB)
- Fine needle aspiration (FNA)
- Core needle biopsy (CNB)
- Transthoracic needle biopsy (TTNB)
Synonyms
- FNA and CNB are seldom distinguished in literature
Definitions
- TTNB: Usually performed using CT guidance
- Biopsy needle is placed in lesion to collect tissue for pathological, microbiological, &/or genetic analysis
- TTNB: Usually performed using CT guidance
PREPROCEDURE
Indications
Contraindications
Preprocedure Imaging
Getting Started
PROCEDURE
Patient Positions/Location
Equipment Preparation
Procedure Steps
Findings and Reporting
Alternative Procedures/Therapies
POST PROCEDURE
Expected Outcome
Things To Do
Things To Avoid
OUTCOMES
Problems
Complications
Selected References
- Accordino MK et al: Trends in use and safety of image-guided transthoracic needle biopsies in patients with cancer. J Oncol Pract. 11(3):e351-9, 2015
- Fontaine-Delaruelle C et al: Negative predictive value of transthoracic core needle biopsy: a multicenter study. Chest. ePub, 2015
- Kim JI et al: Rapid needle-out patient-rollover approach after cone beam CT-guided lung biopsy: effect on pneumothorax rate in 1,191 consecutive patients. Eur Radiol. ePub, 2015
- Liu S et al: Diagnostic accuracy of MRI-guided percutaneous transthoracic needle biopsy of solitary pulmonary nodules. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol. 38(2):416-21, 2015
- Schneider F et al: Adequacy of core needle biopsy specimens and fine-needle aspirates for molecular testing of lung adenocarcinomas. Am J Clin Pathol. 143(2):193-200; quiz 306, 2015
- Yaffe D et al: A novel technique for CT-guided transthoracic biopsy of lung lesions: improved biopsy accuracy and safety. Eur Radiol. ePub, 2015
- De Filippo M et al: CT-guided biopsy of pulmonary nodules: is pulmonary hemorrhage a complication or an advantage? Diagn Interv Radiol. 20(5):421-5, 2014
- Yang JS et al: Meta-analysis of CT-guided transthoracic needle biopsy for the evaluation of the ground-glass opacity pulmonary lesions. Br J Radiol. 87(1042):20140276, 2014
- Rivera MP et al: Establishing the diagnosis of lung cancer: Diagnosis and management of lung cancer, 3rd ed: American College of Chest Physicians evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. Chest. 143(5 Suppl):e142S-65S, 2013
