Are older patients at increased risk of adverse events? Safety and outcome of transthoracic needle aspiration biopsy in patients 70-79 vs. >=80 years suspected of having lung cancer

ConclusionsIn octogenarians or older, out-patient TTNAB is an efficacious test for peripheral lung lesions but implies an increased risk of non-fatal adverse events (pneumothorax and admission).

Source: European Respiratory Journal - December 6, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Bodtger, U., Siddhu, J. S., Salte, G. Tags: Lung Cancer Source Type: research