| Percutaneos pulmonary needle diagnosis of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonitis. | |
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PMID: 1087950 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Percutaneous pulmonary needle aspiration (PC-A) is one of several diagnostic techniques capable of providing material in which Pneumocystis carinii organisms can be identified. This simple procedure, readily performed by most physicians, can be rapidly done under local anesthesia, requiring no sedation, general anesthetic, or multiple support personnel. When the chest roentgenographic evidence suggests diffuse involvement, PC-A may be performed at the bedside; if more patchy in distribution, under fluoroscopic guidance. Diagnostic yield approximates 80% or more on on the first attempt and approaches 100% if repeat PC-A is done after an initially negative PC-A procedure. Underlying severe bleeding disorders may lead to serious hemorrhage. Pneumothorax is not uncommon but is usually of no clinical significance and, if necessary,, is readily controlled. Percutaneous pulmonary needle biopsy with cutting or coring needles is not recommended because of a higher complication rate. |
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Authors:
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R A Castellino |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: National Cancer Institute monograph Volume: 43 ISSN: 0083-1921 ISO Abbreviation: Natl Cancer Inst Monogr Publication Date: 1976 Oct |
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Created Date: 1977-04-30 Completed Date: 1977-04-30 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0216026 Medline TA: Natl Cancer Inst Monogr Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 137-40 Citation Subset: IM |
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Adult Aged Biopsy, Needle / adverse effects Child, Preschool Female Fluoroscopy Humans Immunosuppression / adverse effects Infant Leukemia / complications, therapy Male Middle Aged Pneumonia, Pneumocystis / diagnosis*, etiology Pneumothorax / etiology |
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