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American Journal of Neuroradiology 20:23-25 (1 1999)
© 1999 American Society of Neuroradiology

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Percutaneous Biopsy of the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine: Transpedicular Approach under Fluoroscopic Guidance

Laurent Pierot,a and Anne Boulina

a From the Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Neuroradiology, Foch Hospital, 40, rue Worth, 92151 Suresnes Cedex, France.

Summary: Eighteen patients with vertebral lesions located in the thoracic or lumbar spine underwent percutaneous biopsy performed via a transpedicular approach under fluoroscopic guidance. This technique led to an accurate diagnosis in 16 cases (89%). No complications were encountered. For percutaneous lumbar and thoracic vertebral biopsy, the transpedicular approach is a safe and accurate alternative to the posterolateral approach.






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