Percutaneous CT‐guided fine‐needle aspiration of pulmonary lesions: Results and complications in 409 patients

Summary The purpose of this study was to report our centre’s experience in the results and complications of percutaneous CT‐guided lung biopsy. A retrospective review of 409 patients who underwent percutaneous CT‐guided fine‐needle aspiration of suspicious lung lesions for more than 5 years was carried out. Nodule sizes ranged from 0.6 to 10 cm. The calibre of the needle used was 21–23 G. Specimen adequacy and patient outcome were evaluated....