Evaluation of risk factors in pneumothorax development after computerized tomography-guided transthoracic biopsy and management of complications

Conclusion: The chances of developing pneumothorax after TTFNAB depend on number of pleural transition, emphysematous lungs, and non-pleural lesions. However, it is considered that procedures such as manual air aspiration and autologous blood patch may reduce the need for chest tube following the development of pneumothorax.
Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - Category: Rural Health Authors: Source Type: research