Percutaneous biopsies of the thoracic spine under CT guidance: transcostovertebral approach.
Twenty-seven percutaneous trephine biopsies of thoracic vertebral bodies were performed under CT guidance using a new intertransversocostal approach avoiding the pleura and nerve roots. Accurate diagnosis was obtained in 25 of 27 cases. No complications were encountered.
Brugieres
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Department of Neuroradiology, Henri Mondor Hospital, Creteil, France.
Gaston
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Heran
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Voisin
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Marsault
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D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D009339:Needles; D012272:Ribs; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000473:pathology; D013125:Spinal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology; D013166:Spondylitis / Q000473:pathology; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods