SynthesisThe British journal of radiology2021
Diagnostic accuracy and complication rate of image-guided percutaneous transthoracic needle lung biopsy for subsolid pulmonary nodules: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Single-centre retrospective experience of complications and outcomes of computed tomography-guided lung biopsy and interventions for the management of intrathoracic infections.BMC research notes · 2025Article
- Computed tomography-guided percutaneous biopsy for diagnosing pulmonary nodules: a prospective, multicenter observational study.Journal of thoracic disease · 2025Article
- Coronary Artery Air Embolism After CT-Guided Percutaneous Lung Biopsy: How do we Deal with a Life-Threatening Complication?Cardiovascular and interventional radiology · 2025Article
- Case Report: Empyema secondary to percutaneous transthoracic needle biopsy in three cases.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Article
- A gelatin sponge-hemocoagulase sealant for preventing tumor biopsy complications: a dual mechanical and pharmacological barrier.Frontiers in oncology · 2025Article
- Diagnostic accuracy of percutaneous transthoracic needle biopsy among peripheral pulmonary lesions: a multicenter observational study.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2024Article
- Increased lung cancer recurrence following transthoracic needle biopsy.Journal of thoracic disease · 2024Article
- Impact of Respiratory Phase during Pleural Puncture on Complications in CT-Guided Percutaneous Lung Biopsy.Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology · 2024Article
- [Clinical Application of Robotic Assisted Bronchoscopy in Peripheral Pulmonary Nodule Biopsy].Zhongguo fei ai za zhi = Chinese journal of lung cancer · 2024Review
- Incidence and risk factors for pulmonary hemorrhage after percutaneous CT-guided pulmonary nodule biopsy: an observational study.Scientific reports · 2024Observational
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- Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopy: A Comprehensive Review of System Functions and Analysis of Outcome Data.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Usefulness of Saline Sealing in Preventing Pneumothorax after CT-Guided Biopsies of the Lung.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Preoperative computed tomography-guided transscapular sens-cure needle localization for pulmonary nodule located behind the scapula.Journal of cardiothoracic surgery · 2023Article
- A comprehensive nomogram combining CT-based radiomics with clinical features for differentiation of benign and malignant lung subcentimeter solid nodules.Frontiers in oncology · 2023Article
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Abstract
objectivesTo determine the diagnostic accuracy and complication rate of percutaneous transthoracic needle biopsy (PTNB) for subsolid pulmonary nodules and sources of heterogeneity among reported results.
methodsWe searched PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane libraries (until November 7, 2020) for studies measuring the diagnostic accuracy of PTNB for subsolid pulmonary nodules. Pooled sensitivity and specificity of PTNB were calculated using a bivariate random-effects model. Bivariate meta-regression analyses were performed to identify sources of heterogeneity. Pooled overall and major complication rates were calculated.
resultsWe included 744 biopsies from 685 patients (12 studies). The pooled sensitivity and specificity of PTNB for subsolid nodules were 90% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 85-94%) and 99% (95% CI: 92-100%), respectively. Mean age above 65 years was the only covariate significantly associated with higher sensitivity (93% vs 85%,
conclusionPTNB had acceptable performance and a low major complication rate in diagnosing subsolid pulmonary nodules. The only significant source of heterogeneity in reported sensitivities was a mean age above 65 years. ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE: This is the first meta-analysis attempting to systemically determine the cause of heterogeneity in the diagnostic accuracy and complication rate of PTNB for subsolid pulmonary nodules.
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