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BackTable / VI / Podcast / Episode #464
Minimizing Complications for Challenging Lung Biopsies
with Dr. Venkatesh Krishnasamy
Dr. Venkatesh Krishnasamy shares techniques and specific cases for challenging lung biopsies, his insights on mentorship, importance of multidisciplinary tumor boards, and the evolution of lung biopsy practices. Dr. Krishnasamy is an interventional radiologist and Director of Interventional Oncology at the University of Alabama Birmingham.
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BackTable, LLC (Producer). (2024, July 16). Ep. 464 – Minimizing Complications for Challenging Lung Biopsies [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.backtable.com
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Podcast Contributors
Dr. Venkatesh Krishnasamy
Dr. Venkatesh Krishnasamy is an interventional radiologist at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.
Dr. Aaron Fritts
Dr. Aaron Fritts is a Co-Founder of BackTable and a practicing interventional radiologist in Dallas, Texas.
Synopsis
The doctors cover practical advice on handling complications like pneumothorax and hemoptysis, and share strategies for optimizing workflows to improve patient outcomes. Dr. Krishnasamy encourages listeners to leverage mentor experience and partake in continued learning to advance their practice.
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
05:16 - Lung Biopsy Referrals and Multidisciplinary Approach
12:03 - Complex Lung Biopsies
25:43 - Needle Position Verification
27:29 - Importance of Cytopathologist Presence
28:51 - Blood Patching vs. Plug Technique
33:54 - Post-Procedure Protocols
36:15 - Advanced Techniques and Mentorship
44:26 - Handling Hemoptysis During Biopsies
47:50 - Encouragement for Trainees
Resources
Society of Interventional Oncology:
https://www.sio-central.org/
BackTable VI Podcast Episode #278 - Minimizing Complications for Lung Biopsies with Dr. Robert Suh:
https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/podcasts/278/minimizing-complications-for-lung-biopsies
BackTable VI Podcast Episode #156 - Percutaneous Lung Biopsies: The Basics with Dr. Fred Lee (Part 1 of 2):
https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/podcasts/156/percutaneous-lung-biopsies-the-basics
BackTable VI Podcast Episode #157 - Percutaneous Lung Biopsies: Pleural & Parenchymal Blood Patching with Dr. Fred Lee (Part 2 of 2):
https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/podcasts/157/percutaneous-lung-biopsies-pleural-parenchymal-blood-patching
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