Efficacy of the tract embolization technique with gelatin sponge slurry to reduce pneumothorax and chest tube placement after percutaneous CT-guided lung biopsy

ConclusionsTract embolization technique using gelatin sponge slurry after percutaneous CT-guided lung biopsy significantly reduces pneumothorax and chest tube placement rates.Level of EvidenceLevel 3a.

http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s00270-019-02387-3

Source: CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology - December 1, 2019 Category: Radiology Source Type: research