Ep. 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. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR Merit Biopsy Solutions https://www.merit.com/solutions/biopsy-solutions/ --- SYNPOSIS 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