What is the harm of tumor puncture biopsy needle

The main harm of tumor puncture biopsy needle is that it will lead to some complications, some of which are relatively serious. Puncture biopsy is one of the main means of tumor diagnosis, but as puncture is an invasive operation with certain risks, it will cause certain harm to health, among which bleeding is common, especially when puncture biopsy is performed on organs with abundant blood supply, such as liver and spleen, postoperative bleeding is more likely to occur. Severe bleeding can also threaten the patient's life. Infection may also occur. As puncture biopsies need to Pierce the skin, pathogenic microorganisms from outside will be brought into the body and cause infection. Serious infection may lead to adverse consequences. There are other hazards, which vary depending on the organ being punctured. For example, a punctured biopsy of the lungs is likely to cause pneumothorax, which is caused by the gas in the lungs entering the chest after the rupture of the lung tissue. Severe pneumothorax can cause respiratory failure and lead to death. In conclusion, tumor biopsy is a traumatic procedure with some risks, but the possibility of serious harm is small.