Transthoracic needle aspiration

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Overview

TTNA or transthoracic needle aspiration is a biopsy done to diagnose and stage cancer in the mediastinum. Approximately 10% of patients need a catheter placed for the evacuation of a pneumothorax. Patients that have this procedure generally have quite a bit of mediastinal involvement.