Vertebral needle biopsy with CT scan monitoring.
The authors report the method used and the results obtained in 42 vertebral needle biopsies with CT scan monitoring. Material sufficient for a positive histological diagnosis was obtained in 67% of the cases. Indications for the use of this method are conditioned by a suitable clinical and instrumental evaluation, and limited to cases where a histological monomorphous lesion or when en bloc resection are predicted. The need to follow precise rules in terms of technique and manual skill is emphasized.
Bettelli
G
G
Clinica Ortopedica, Istituto Rizzoli, Bologna.
Boriani
S
S
Cartolari
R
R
Ruggeri
M
M
Gagliardelli
M
M
D000328:Adult; D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D013120:Spinal Cord Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed