A new instrument and technique for lung biopsy using local anaesthesia

AUTOR(ES)

Thompson, D. T.

RESUMO

The more generally used techniques of lung biopsy are examined. There follows a description of a new instrument and technique for removing a small portion of lung using local anaesthesia. The technique, its advantages, and possible shortcomings are discussed.

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