Complications of synchronous microwave ablation and biopsy versus microwave ablation alone for pulmonary sub-solid nodules: a retrospective, large sample, case-control study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This was a retrospective, large-sample, case-control study assessing the complications associated with synchronous microwave ablation (MWA) and biopsy for pulmonary sub-solid nodules or ground-glass nodules (GGNs) versus MWA alone. We aimed to verify the safety of synchronous MWA and biopsy for treating GGNs.

Methods

From May 2020 to December 2021, 326 patients with GGNs were enrolled. Among them, 164 patients underwent MWA alone (group A) and 162 patients underwent synchronous MWA and biopsy (group B). We assessed the complications, technical success, and positivity rate of the biopsy.

Results

The major complications were similar between the two groups, and included pneumothorax (group A vs. group B, 19.5% vs. 13.6%; P=0.150), hemothorax (0.6

SUBMITTER: Cao P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11485351 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature