The 'Cambridge' stereotactic biopsy instrument.
The recent expansion in CT guided stereotactic biopsy has revealed deficiencies in biopsy instrumentation. In view of this, the authors have developed a versatile side-cutting cannula which has been used successfully in over eighty stereotactic biopsies as well as for the drainage of deep seated abscesses.
Department of Neurological Surgery, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, United Kingdom.
P V
PV
Marks
A M
AM
Wild
J R
JR
Gleave
D001706:Biopsy / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D013238:Stereotaxic Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*