RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 CT-Guided Percutaneous Biopsy of Thoracic and Lumbar Spine: A New Coaxial Technique
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
SP 2111
OP 2113
VO 24
IS 10
A1 Daniel Yaffe
A1 Ghal Greenberg
A1 Joseph Leitner
A1 Reuven Gipstein
A1 Myra Shapiro
A1 Gil N. Bachar
YR 2003
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/24/10/2111.abstract
AB Summary: Herein we describe the technique of CT-guided lumbar or thoracic bone biopsy performed with a larger bore needle and coaxial system. The use of the external sheath cannula as a coaxial system led to an accurate diagnosis in all 19 patients who underwent the procedure. Bleeding at the biopsy site occurred in two patients and was controlled by insertion of Gelfoam. No other complications were encountered. We suggest that our procedure is more effective, reliable, safe, and rapid than the traditional technique.