Letter to the Editor: Reconsidering the role of the pleural tail sign in predicting severe pneumothorax after computed tomography-guided lung biopsy | Synapse
May 8, 2026Open Access
Letter to the Editor: Reconsidering the role of the pleural tail sign in predicting severe pneumothorax after computed tomography-guided lung biopsy
Key Points
This letter aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the pleural tail sign in predicting severe pneumothorax following lung biopsies.
Reviewing existing literature on pleural tail sign and pneumothorax outcomes
Analyzing data from computed tomography-guided lung biopsies
The correlation between pleural tail sign and severe pneumothorax is questioned
New interpretations may change clinical decision-making regarding lung biopsy procedures
Abstract
Reconsidering the role of the pleural tail sign in predicting severe pneumothorax after