CT-guided thoracic FNA (fine needle aspiration)

PAAF

This test obtains a sample of tissue from thoracic lesions, such as lung masses, mediastinal masses, bone lesions, etc. This test is performed using local anaesthesia on the puncture area, which is administered with fine-gauge needles. The entire procedure is performed with guidance from images obtained by computed tomography (CT) at various stages of the puncture, using fluoroscopy-CT equipment. After the test, the patient remains in hospital for a few hours. Coagulation tests must be performed before the puncture.