Transthoracic Needle Aspiration Biopsy Experience of 162 Cases Operated for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Eliçora A., Çakır Ö., Sezer H. F., Avcı A., Topçu S., Yildiz K.

KUWAIT MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.50, pp.32-36, 2018 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 50
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Journal Name: KUWAIT MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.32-36
  • Kocaeli University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives: Computed tomography-guided percutaneous transthoracic needle biopsy (CT-TNB) is used for identifying lung lesions. In this study, we reviewed the diagnostic value of CT-TNB based on comparison of the preoperative and postoperative diagnosis of patients diagnosed using CT-TNB.