Case report reveals rare fistula formation after lung biopsy, suggesting serious cardiovascular risk.
Summary This case highlights a rare but catastrophic complication of lung percutaneous CT-guided transthoracic needle biopsy (LPCNB) characterized by the simultaneous disruption of an air-containing space (such as alveoli) and a nearby pulmonary vein, creating a temporary fistulous communication that in moments of increased intrathoracic pressure (such as coughing) forces air into the blood stream.
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