Effectiveness of the Autologous Blood Patch Method in Lung Biopsies

Approximately 3-4 pieces were taken with the 18 G core biopsy needle until sufficient tissue was obtained. In the autologous blood patch technique, approximately 6-7 ml of blood was taken from the patient with a 10 ml syringe before the procedure. By attaching a 3-way tap to the injector from which the blood is drawn, blood is drawn into a second injector to ensure that the clotted blood is dispersed and homogenized. The prepared autologous blood patch was given through the coaxial needle (approximately 1 ml of autologous blood patch was applied for every 1 cm when the coaxial needle was withdrawn) and the tract formed by the biopsy needle in the parenchyma, pleura, and under the skin was closed with the patient's autologous blood.

After determining the lung lobe where the lesion was observed, axial CT images of 5 mm cross-section thickness were obtained so that the upper and lower parts of it could be visualized. After ruling the entry site in the skin, antisepsis and local anesthesia were performed. The coaxial system (17 G) was cautiously advanced and CT images were continuously evaluated to confirm entrance into the lesion. Biopsy was taken and after sufficient tissue samples were taken at the last stage of the biopsy procedure, control CT imaging, including the whole lung, was performed to evaluate complications. The presences of pneumothorax were noted.