The results of 200 consecutive pulmonary thin needle aspiration biopsies (TNAB) are
presented. A diagnostic yield of 89.5 percent was obtained, with 5.5 percent of biopsies …

Percutaneous needle aspiration biopsy of pulmonary lesions is a simple, safe, practical, and
acceptable diagnostic procedure. The diagnostic yield of this procedure exceeds that of any …

Since LEYDEN as early as 1883 performed percutaneous lung puncture in order to
diagnose microorganisms in pneumonia and MENETRIER in 1886 for the first time …

An analysis of 1,454 percutaneous thin needle biopsies (PTNB) performed in 1,061 patients
in the years 1976-1987 disclosed the sensitivity for the detection of malignancy 93.7 …

Needle aspiration biopsy of localized pulmonary lesions is a direct, safe, relatively
inexpensive method of diagnosis which is applicable for both in-patients and out-patients. It …

Ninety-five patients with pulmonary parenchymal lesions suggestive of malignancy
underwent 103 combined puncture-aspiration biopsies using an 18-gauge Rotex biopsy …

Percutaneous needle aspiration biopsy is particularly advantageous in the diagnosis of
metastatic pulmonary lesions, inoperable primary carcinomas, and bronchogenic …

Aspiration biopsy is a widely accepted diagnostic modality for intrathoracic lesions. Between
August 1978 and July 1980, percutaneous needle aspiration biopsy was utilized as a means …

Needle aspiration lung biopsy is a procedure often approached with trepidation. Even
experienced operators vary substantially in both rates of retrieval of diagnostic specimens …

[en] To confirm their hypotheses that percutaneous needle aspiration biopsy (PCNAB) would
be best performed in centers with experienced radiologists, dedicated and competent …