Accuracy Between Transthoracal Needle Aspiration (TTNA) Techniques in Suspected Lung Cancer Patients
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
* The objective of this research is to determine the accuracy of different types of lung transthoracal needle aspiration (TTNA) i.e. jabbing-then-suction, suction-with-jabbing, and suction-only TTNA in patients with suspected lung cancer. * Researchers will compare these techniques to determine whether there are any quality differences in the obtained tumor samples
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with suspected lung cancer who will undergo diagnostic testing using ultrasound-guided TTNA of the lung with cell block and core biopsy. * Patients aged 18-75 years. * The tumor is located peripherally, attached to the chest wall. Exclusion Criteria: * Patient refuses lung biopsy * Non-cooperative patient * Patient with respiratory failure, on positive pressure ventilation * Severe pulmonary emphysema * Contralateral pneumonectomy * Advanced pulmonary fibrosis * Platelet count \<100,000/mm3 and international normalized ratio (INR) \>1.4