What is the protocol with flying after biopsies? can you fly 2 days after a lung biopsy, if you don't punctur the lung and all is well after procedure

NO: The change in altitude can make a small leak a big one. Do not fly until released by your physician.

Sure: If there have been no complications from the biopsy it's safe to fly.

Risks: In general, many centers advise no flying, high altitude travel, scuba diving, etc... For six weeks after lung biopsy. However, the risk and/or recommendations will greatly depend on what type of lung biopsy was performed. Each patient is distinct and the answer must come from discussion with specific physician/team that performs biopsy.