Evaluation of biopsy needles and prototypic needle guide devices for percutaneous biopsy with CT fluoroscopic guidance in simulated organ tissue

Radiology. 1998 Dec;209(3):850-5. doi: 10.1148/radiology.209.3.9844686.

Abstract

The authors evaluated accuracy and success rates for placement of fine-aspiration, core, and coaxial biopsy needles in pork meat with three needle guide devices and computed tomographic fluoroscopic guidance. Accuracy and reliability with a metallic sponge-forceps needle holder was equal to or greater than those with other devices, and it was preferred by operators due to its lighter weight and single-handed manipulation. All needle holders functioned poorly with thin-walled needles.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Biopsy, Needle / instrumentation*
  • Biopsy, Needle / methods*
  • Equipment Design
  • Fluoroscopy
  • Needles*
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Swine
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*