Preoperative computed tomography-guided hookwire needle localization of a peritoneal multilocular inclusion cyst

J Comput Assist Tomogr. 2005 Sep-Oct;29(5):602-3. doi: 10.1097/01.rct.0000174377.56134.8b.

Abstract

Preoperative hookwire localization of breast lesions is a well established technique to aid surgeons in localizing breast tumors. We describe the innovative use of a standard hookwire with CT guidance to localize an intraperitoneal inclusion cyst.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Cysts / diagnostic imaging
  • Cysts / pathology*
  • Cysts / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Peritoneal Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Peritoneal Diseases / pathology*
  • Peritoneal Diseases / surgery
  • Preoperative Care
  • Radiography, Interventional*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*