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.
Marks
P V
PV
Department of Neurological Surgery, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, United Kingdom.
Wild
A M
AM
Gleave
J R
JR
D001706:Biopsy / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D013238:Stereotaxic Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*