Background Pulmonary air-space containing cavities signify major dissuade that hold gas
exchange functions back and bring about recurrent suppuration. Purpose The aim of this …

Introduction Computed tomography (CT)‐guided lung biopsy is a frequently performed
procedure in the diagnostic workup for suspicious lung nodules that can be complicated by …

Background CT-guided percutaneous transthoracic biopsy has become a widely accepted
safe method in establishing the etiology of lung masses. Pneumothorax is the most …

Öz Amaç: Bu çalışma Bilgisayarlı Tomografi (BT) kılavuzluğunda yapılan plevral tabanlı
olmayan akciğer biyopsilerinde gerçekleşen komplikasyonları ve hidrojel tıkama sisteminin …

BACKGROUND Bronchiectasis and cavitation are key features of acute and chronic
pulmonary infections. Cavitary lesions may carry unfavourable prognosis with regard to …

Objective: To evaluate the feasibility and safety of lung volume reduction by trans-catheter
bronchial occlusion with Pingyangmycin-lipiodol emulsion (PLE) followed by occlusion of …

Abstract Gelatinous foam (GelFoam, Pfizer, Inc, New York, NY) is a low cost, readily
available material with a wide range of procedural applications. A novel implementation …

PURPOSE: To report the clinical impact of image-guided percutaneous drainage of
loculated pneumothoraces in patients with acute respiratory disease treated with …

Background The incidence of pneumothorax is higher in patients with emphysema who
undergo percutaneous lung biopsy. Needle embolization has been shown to reduce the …

Objectives To evaluate the safety, effectiveness and cost-benefit of ambulatory pleural vent
compared to conventional chest drain for pneumothorax following CT-guided biopsy of lung …