Journal of thoracic imaging
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To compare the success rates, complication rates, and radiation doses of conventional computed tomography (CCT) versus computed tomography with fluoroscopy (CTF) during image-guided percutaneous needle biopsies of intrathoracic lesions. ⋯ CCT and CTF are both valuable tools for intrathoracic biopsy. CTF improves technical and core-needle biopsy success at the expense of higher radiation doses to the patient. Operator confidence with CCT and CTF in light of lesion characteristics should guide the choice to select one over the other.