Computed Tomography-guided Lung Biopsy: A Review of Techniques for Reducing the Incidence of Complications

Kazuhiko Nakamura; Kensuke Matsumoto; Chie Inoue; Eiji Matsusue; Shinya Fujii

doi:10.22575/interventionalradiology.2021-0012

Computed Tomography-guided Lung Biopsy: A Review of Techniques for Reducing the Incidence of Complications

Interv Radiol (Higashimatsuyama). 2021 Nov 1;6(3):83-92. doi: 10.22575/interventionalradiology.2021-0012.

Authors

Kazuhiko Nakamura¹, Kensuke Matsumoto¹, Chie Inoue¹, Eiji Matsusue¹, Shinya Fujii²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Radiology, Tottori Prefectural Central Hospital, Japan.
² Department of Radiology, Tottori University School of Medicine, Japan.

PMID: 35912280
PMCID: PMC9327413
DOI: 10.22575/interventionalradiology.2021-0012

Abstract

Computed tomography-guided lung biopsy is a well-established method for the histological diagnosis of pulmonary lesions. There is abundant literature regarding the diagnostic yield of and complications associated with computed tomography-guided lung biopsy. Many studies have investigated the risk factors influencing pneumothorax. Conversely, there are a limited number of reports detailing techniques for reducing the incidence of pneumothorax or other complications. This study reviews the indications, diagnostic accuracy, and complications of computed tomography-guided lung biopsy. In addition, techniques for reducing the incidence of these complications were reviewed.

Keywords: Computed tomography guided lung biopsy; lung cancer; pneumothorax.

Publication types

Review