Risk factors for hemoptysis complicating 17-18 gauge CT-guided transthoracic needle core biopsy: multivariate analysis of 249 procedures

Purpose:We aimed to identify modifiable and nonmodifiable risk factors for hemoptysis complicating computed tomography (CT)-guided transthoracic needle biopsy.Methods:All procedures performed in our institution from November 2013 to May 2015 were reviewed. Hemoptysis was classified as mild if limite...

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Main Authors: Guillaume Chassagnon, Jules Gregory, Marc Al Ahmar, Pierre Magdeleinat, Paul Legmann, Joel Coste, Marie Pierre Revel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Publishing House 2017-09-01
Series:Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology
Online Access: http://www.dirjournal.org/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/risk-factors-for-hemoptysis-complicating-17-18-gau/55242