Case 120: Right Upper Lobe Lung Nodule Biopsy - Patient Wants to Fly Back Immediately

Bhavin Jankharia -
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A 67-years old ex-smoker came for a CT-guided biopsy. The biopsy was uneventful.

Region: Lung
Age: 67 years
Findings: Lung nodule
Lesion Biopsied: Lung nodule
Size of Lesion: 15.8 mm z axis x 17.6 mm
Gun: 20 G 10 mm throw
No of cores: 5 for histopath and 3 for micro
Sedation: No
Position & Approach: Supine
Time Taken (marker to wash-out): 11 mins
Complication: None
Level of Difficulty: 4/5
Diagnosis: Poorly differentiated adenosquamous carcinoma

He wanted to fly back immediately. What are your recommendations?

  1. Same day is fine
  2. After 24 hours
  3. After 72 hours
  4. After 1 week
  5. After 2 weeks
  6. After 6 weeks

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