title: Biopsy of soft-tissue tumors.
abstract: Biopsy is an integral part of the overall management of patients with soft-tissue sarcoma. The types of biopsy are fine needle, trocar, open incision or en bloc excision. There are advantages and disadvantages of each. Open biopsy requires strict adherence to a number of surgical principles. Proper execution requires determination of appropriate biopsy site, meticulous technique, and close collaboration with an experienced pathologist. Failure to adhere to these principles may result in untoward consequences for patients.
authors: Department of Orthopedics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905.
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authors: TC
authors: Shives
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D009366:Neoplasm Seeding; D012509:Sarcoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000473:pathology*; D015983:Selection Bias; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D012983:Soft Tissue Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000473:pathology*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014111:Tourniquets / Q000592:standards; D014945:Wound Healing