Successful Retrieval of a Broken Aspiration Needle Penetrated into the Right Pulmonary Artery: A Case Report with Experience Sharing
Fei Tang,
Feng Zhu,
Bin Wang
et al.
Abstract:<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration is increasingly used as a minimally invasive procedure in clinical settings. It is generally regarded as a safe procedure with high diagnostic accuracy. However, a complication involving a needle fracture that penetrated a nearby artery has not been reported during this procedure. <b><i>Case Presentation:</i></b> A male patient, 58 years of age, underwent endobronchial ul… Show more
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