Novel Use of Extrapleural Autologous Blood Injection in CT-guided Percutaneous Lung Biopsy

Inclusion Criteria: * ≥18 years of age * Referred for CT guided biopsy of lung lesion * Target lesion of any size * Target lesion located any away from visceral pleura based on the needle path * Needle path without transgression of a pleural fissure, bleb, or bulla is possible * Coaxial biopsy technique using Bard 19-Gauge introducer needle * Needle length =16 Exclusion Criteria: * Passage through non-aerated lung or tissue * More than 1 biopsy on the same side requiring more than 1 pleural puncture * History of prior ipsilateral lung interventions including: Chest tube placement Surgery Pleurodesis Radiation treatment