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Abstract
The use of CT guidance in performing transthoracic needle biopsy is well established.
We evaluated its accuracy in the diagnosis of small solitary nodules and found it
to be highly accurate regardless of size or location. While specific benign diagnoses
were uncommon, additional confidence in a benign diagnosis can be gained by careful
analysis of needle tip location using strict CT criteria.
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Accepted:
May 5,
1995
Received:
May 1,
1995
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