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  • Title: [Fine needle aspiration biopsy of intrathoracic mass guided by real-time sonography--analysis of 50 cases].
    Author: Zhai RY.
    Journal: Zhonghua Zhong Liu Za Zhi; 1990 Mar; 12(2):114-6. PubMed ID: 2205452.
    Abstract:
    From May 1987 to February 1988, fine needle aspiration biopsy of intrathoracic mass guided by real-time sonography was performed in 50 consecutive patients and succeeded in 45 (90%). In this series, there were 34 malignant neoplasms with success rate of 94.12% and 16 benign lesions with success rate of 81.25%. Statistical analysis showed no difference. The success rates were different in various sites: supraclavicular 100% (3/3), parasternal 92.86% (13/14), paravertebral 75.00% (3/4), intercostal 89.66% (26/29). But, the statistical analysis was still not significant. No other complications occurred except mild hemoptysis in 1 case. Fine needle aspiration biopsy of intrathoracic mass guided by real-time sonography, being of simplicity, less complications and no exposure of either patient or operator to radiation, should be used widely.
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