SinglePass electrocautery device for closure of lung and mediastinal biopsy: a case series of 5 patients - Report - MDSpire

SinglePass electrocautery device for closure of lung and mediastinal biopsy: a case series of 5 patients

  • By

  • Tust Techasith

  • Abhishek Jairam

  • Benjamin Park

  • Avinash Mesipam

  • Christopher Baker

  • Brian Cristiano

  • Thomas Velling

  • Trushar Patel

  • Behroz Oftadeh

  • Quan Dang

  • Lindsey Young

  • Vincent Nguyen

  • Kristen Raust

  • Matthew Roughley

  • Nathan Nguyen

  • Yurtizi Chavez

  • Alexander S. Misono

  • June 30, 2026

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Clinical Report: Utilization of a SinglePass Electrocautery Device for Lung and Mediastinal Biopsy Closure

Overview

This case series evaluates the use of the SinglePass electrocautery device for achieving hemostasis and closure in lung and mediastinal biopsies. All five procedures were successful without complications.

Background

Percutaneous CT-guided biopsy is a standard method for diagnosing thoracic lesions, yet complications such as pneumothorax and hemorrhage remain significant concerns. The need for larger tissue samples in lung cancer management increases the risk of these complications.

Data Highlights

No complications were reported in the five cases, with imaging confirming the absence of pneumothorax and bleeding complications at 30 days post-procedure.

Key Findings

  • All biopsy procedures using the SinglePass electrocautery device were successful.
  • No complications were reported through 30 days post-procedure.
  • Imaging confirmed the absence of pneumothorax in all cases.
  • The device is designed to minimize hemorrhagic complications during biopsy procedures.
  • Current literature indicates varying complication rates for lung biopsies, underscoring the need for effective hemostatic techniques.

Clinical Implications

The SinglePass electrocautery device was used successfully in this case series.

Conclusion

The findings from this case series indicate successful outcomes with the SinglePass electrocautery device in percutaneous lung and mediastinal biopsies.

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Original Source(s)

SinglePass electrocautery device for closure of lung and mediastinal biopsy: a case series of 5 patients

  • by Tust Techasith, Abhishek Jairam, Benjamin Park, Avinash Mesipam, Christopher Baker, Brian Cristiano, Thomas Velling, Trushar Patel, Behroz Oftadeh, Quan Dang, Lindsey Young, Vincent Nguyen, Kristen Raust, Matthew Roughley, Nathan Nguyen, Yurtizi Chavez, Alexander S. Misono

  • June 30, 2026

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