Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is characterized by rapid growth and high metastatic capacity.
It has strong epidemiologic and biologic links to tobacco carcinogens. Although the majority …

Percutaneous image-guided thermal ablation (IGTA) has been endorsed by multiple
societies as a safe and effective lung-preserving treatment of primary lung cancer and …

Background Accurate detection of pneumothorax on chest radiographs, the most common
complication of percutaneous transthoracic needle biopsies (PTNBs), is not always easy in …

Pulmonary nodules are often encountered by respiratory physicians, radiologists and
thoracic surgeons alike. The European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery and the …

Percutaneous transthoracic needle biopsy (PTNB) is one of the essential diagnostic
procedures for pulmonary lesions. Its role is increasing in the era of CT screening for lung …

Objectives: To determine the diagnostic accuracy and complication rate of percutaneous
transthoracic needle biopsy (PTNB) for subsolid pulmonary nodules and sources of …

This study aimed to assess the diagnostic accuracy and safety of CT-guided percutaneous
core needle biopsy (PCNB) with a coaxial needle for the diagnosis of lung cancer in patients …

Despite many advancements in recent years for the sampling of peripheral pulmonary
lesions, the diagnostic yield remains low. Initial excitement about the current …

Simple Summary This study identified a set of 73 microRNAs (miRNAs) that can accurately
detect lung cancer tumors from normal lung tissues. Based on the consistent expression …

Introduction The differentiation of benign and malignant sub‐centimetre (≤ 10 mm) lung
nodules (SCLNs) is challenging. Computed tomography (CT)‐guided biopsy has been …