A survey of UK percutaneous lung biopsy practice: current practices in the era of early detection, oncogenetic profiling, and targeted treatments.

•Many aspects of lung biopsy practice vary across the UK.•Post biopsy care, such as time of chest radiograph and duration of observation are particularly variable.•Decision making and “willingness to biopsy” differ markedly between respondents.•Most use coaxial technique and cutting/core needles, usually taking 1–4 samples.•A number of chest drain prevention techniques are widely used.