Research Article

The Role of Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound in Selection Indication and Improveing Diagnosis for Transthoracic Biopsy in Peripheral Pulmonary and Mediastinal Lesions

Table 2

Not suitable for biopsy after CEUS examination in CEUS group, % ().

CharacteristicCEUS group

Total8.9% (8/90)
Lung consolidation37.5% (3/8)
Deep and smaller than 2 cm25.0% (2/8)
Necrosis larger than 80%37.5% (3/8)