Journal of Thoracic Imaging
Effect of Rapid Rollover on Pneumothorax Rate After Percutaneous CT-Guided Lung Biopsy
Purpose: To evaluate whether the rapid rollover technique reduces new or enlarging pneumothorax after anterior or lateral approach CT-guided lung biopsy. Materials and Methods: A prospective, single-institution, multisite, RCT was undertaken after institutional review board approval. Patients with target lesions most amenable to the anterior/lateral approach were considered. Patients with extrapulmonary nodules, intraprocedural chest tube, or conditions that preclude safe repositioning were excluded. The primary ou …