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ArticleCardiovascular and interventional radiology2026

Tandem Needle Technique Pleural Blood Patch Embolisation for Lung Ablations.

Yan-Lin Li, Yinji Tan, Ruchir Shah, Victoria Harris, Adam Dmytriw, Fergus Gleeson, Shaun Scott, Paul Lyon, Ewan Mark Anderson

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Article in Cardiovascular and interventional radiology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06651658 (Pleural Blood Patch for Lung Ablation), which is not on this map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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NCT06651658 narecruitingnot on this map

Pleural Blood Patch for Lung Ablation: a Randomised Trial (Oxford Pleural Embolisation Trial - OxPET)

TypeinterventionalSponsorOxford University Hospitals NHS TrustRan2024 to 2027Enrolled106ConditionsLung Cancer, Lung MetastasesArmsPleural embolisation
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9 authors.

Yan-Lin LiOxford Radiology Research Unit, Department of Interventional Radiology, Churchill Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals, Old Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LE, UK. yan-lin.li@ouh.nhs.uk.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1722-4188
Yinji TanOxford Radiology Research Unit, Department of Interventional Radiology, Churchill Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals, Old Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LE, UK.
Ruchir ShahOxford Radiology Research Unit, Department of Interventional Radiology, Churchill Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals, Old Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LE, UK.
Victoria HarrisNuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, Oxford University, Oxford, UK.
Adam DmytriwNuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, Oxford University, Oxford, UK.
Fergus GleesonOxford Radiology Research Unit, Department of Interventional Radiology, Churchill Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals, Old Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LE, UK.
Shaun ScottDepartment of Anaesthesia, Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford, UK.
Paul LyonOxford Radiology Research Unit, Department of Interventional Radiology, Churchill Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals, Old Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LE, UK.
Ewan Mark AndersonOxford Radiology Research Unit, Department of Interventional Radiology, Churchill Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals, Old Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LE, UK.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeThis clinical study presents a new technique in tract embolisation to prevent pneumothorax formation in lung ablation. The tandem needle technique pleural blood patch (TNT PBP) involves insertion of a needle adjacent to the ablation applicator for injection at the pleura during applicator withdrawal. MATERIAL AND

methodsRetrospective case series including TNT PBP embolisation procedures performed concomitantly with lung ablations within a one-year period at a tertiary institution. Patient factors, technical aspects, clinical and radiological outcomes are reviewed. Clinical success is defined as successful administration of blood patch and avoidance of need for chest drain. Descriptive and inferential statistical tests are performed.

results12 patients underwent ablation/TNT PBP procedures for 14 lung tumours. All patients had multiple comorbidities and were considered high risk of pneumothorax formation. TNT PBP was successfully administered to all patients. 1/12 patients required a post-procedural chest drain. All but 1 patient experienced expected post-operative clinical pathway and were discharged the next day. On latest follow-up (233.7 ± 67.8 days), no procedure-related complications were demonstrated.

conclusionTNT PBP showed promising safety and efficacy profile. Further evaluations are required, and this is currently being investigated in a randomised controlled trial (Oxford Pleural Embolisation Trial, OxPET, NCT06651658).

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Ablation TechniquesEmbolization, TherapeuticLung NeoplasmsPneumothoraxAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedNeedlesPleuraRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeInterventional oncologyLung ablationLung cancerPneumothorax

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PMID41392212

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