The parallel iliac approach: a safe and accurate technique for deep pelvic node biopsy.
Biopsy of deep pelvic lymphadenopathy can assist in staging of pelvic malignancies. A retroperitoneal approach that parallels the iliac wing is described. This technique, performed under computed tomography guidance, is a safe, easy, and accurate means of obtaining tissue for pathologic examination.
D001706:Biopsy / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007085:Ilium / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008198:Lymph Nodes / Q000473:pathology*; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D010386:Pelvic Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed