Yield of Percutaneous Transthoracic Ultrasound guided biopsies by Pulmonologist.

Background: Lung parenchyma lesions present a range of potential differential diagnoses, necessitating a comprehensive evaluation for appropriate treatment. However, when it comes to definitive confirmation, tissue histopathology or culture remains the gold standard. Objective: This study was conducted with the objective of assessing the safety of ultrasound-guided Tru-cut biopsy when performed by pulmonologists. Methodology: Patients with underlying peripheral lung lesion underwent CT chest with iv contrast then they underwent tru cut biopsy by using 18G Dr. J needle under ultrasound guidance using convex probe 2-5 MHz. Histopathology reports were collected and then retrospective analysis of data was done. Results: Out of 50 patients 36 (72%) were male and 14 (28%) were female ranging from 16 years to 73 years. Squmaous Cell Carcinoma was found in 17 cases (34%), most common tumour in our study and most common site of lung tumor was right lower lobe (22%). Conclusion: Pulmonologists can efficiently performtru cut lung biopsies under ultrasound guidance with minimal to no complications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]