Transthoracic biopsy of peripheral lung tumors under the guidance of computed tomography or ultrasound. Diagnostic accuracy and complications
Authors: I.V. Mosin, I.V. Komarov, V.O. Korchagin, S.M. Nuraliev, А.G. Pavlov, V.V. Chernobrivseva, О.Z. Bratov, А.А. Borovkov, V.G. Preis
DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.31917/2603283
Image-guided percutaneous transthoracic biopsy (TTB) is one of the main minimally invasive diagnostic procedures for the removal of tumor tissue in peripheral lung neoplasms.
Although the TTB technique was introduced for biopsies of peripheral lung tumors about 40 years ago, it is still the basis of diagnosis in lung cancer because it is relatively inexpensive and allows tissue to be obtained for morphological verification. Currently, transthoracic biopsy under CT or ultrasound guidance plays a leading role in the diagnosis of peripheral lung lesions.
The data on the sensitivity and specificity of CT-guided TTB compared to ultrasound vary widely and do not always reflect the advantages or disadvantages of this these methods from a clinical perspective.
Understanding each method when planning a lung tumor biopsy is essential for achieving the most effective diagnosis and potentially minimizing complications.