title: Percutaneous fine needle aspiration biopsy using a modified coaxial technique.
abstract: A modified coaxial technique for the biopsy of small or deeply situated lesions using computed tomographic (CT) guidance is described. A 22-gauge needle was passed coaxially through an outer 18-gauge introducing needle and aspiration biopsy was performed. This modified coaxial technique allows for multiple biopsies to be obtained safely, expeditiously, and repeatedly.
authors.affiliation: Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA 02111.
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Bankoff
authors.forename: B A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Belkin
mesh_terms: D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed