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Objective: To evaluate the value of CTS-guided percutaneous transthoracic biopsy for the diagnosis of pulmo-nary lesions in elder patients. Methods: The intact data of 78 elder patients underwent percutaneous pulmonary biopsy with a spring-core biopsy needle under CTS guidance were analyzed. The diagnosis of all the cases was confirmed by pathology and follow-up. Results: Ninety-five lung biopsies were performed in 78 cases and satisfactory tissue specimens obtained in all cases, the success rate was 100%. The diagnosis for malignant tumors and benign lesions was 72 and 6, respectively. The overall accuracy rate was 100%. Pneumothorax was noted in 5 cases (6.4%) and hemoptysis seen in 10 patients (12.8%). Conclusion: CTS-guided percutaneous transthoracic biopsy with a spring-core biopsy needle are accurate, safe and quick for pulmonary lesions in elder patients.