reviewEuropean RadiologyApr 23, 2016HYBRID OA

Complication rates of CT-guided transthoracic lung biopsy: meta-analysis

University Medical Center Groningen · University of Groningen

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Abstract

Objectives

To meta-analyze complication rate in computed tomography (CT)-guided transthoracic lung biopsy and associated risk factors.

Methods

Four databases were searched from 1/2000 to 8/2015 for studies reporting complications in CT-guided lung biopsy. Overall and major complication rates were pooled and compared between core biopsy and fine needle aspiration (FNA) using the random-effects model. Risk factors for complications in core biopsy and FNA were identified in meta-regression analysis.

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