Risk factors of pneumothorax after endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial biopsy for peripheral lung lesions.

BACKGROUND: The risk of endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial biopsy-related pneumothorax is a major concern and warrants further studies. The aim of our study was to estimate the risk of pneumothorax after this procedure and identify its risk factors. METHODS: From 2007 to 2011, 399 patien...

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Main Authors: Chun-Ta Huang, Sheng-Yuan Ruan, Wei-Yu Liao, Yao-Wen Kuo, Chi-Ying Lin, Yi-Ju Tsai, Chao-Chi Ho, Chong-Jen Yu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3492297?pdf=render