Manual aspiration of a pneumothorax after CT-guided lung biopsy: outcomes and risk factors.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Quantify the outcomes following pneumothorax aspiration and influence upon chest drain insertion.

Methods

This was a retrospective cohort study of patients who underwent aspiration for the treatment of a pneumothorax following a CT percutaneous transthoracic lung biopsy (CT-PTLB) from January 1, 2010 to October 1, 2020 at a tertiary center. Patient, lesion and procedural factors associated with chest drain insertion were assessed with univariate and multivariate analyses.

Results

A total of 102 patients underwent aspiration for a pneumothorax following CT-PTLB. Overall, 81 patients (79.4%) had a successful pneumothorax aspiration and were discharged home on the same day. In 21 patients (20.6%), the pneumothorax continued to increase post-aspiration and requi

SUBMITTER: Chan MV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10392636 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature