title: Biopsies in oncology.
abstract: Imaging-guided percutaneous biopsies in patients in oncology provide an accurate diagnosis of malignant tumors. Percutaneous biopsy results are improved by correct use of sampling procedures. The risks of percutaneous biopsy are low and its complications are generally moderate. These risks can be reduced using aids such as blund tip introducers, hydrodissection and correct patient positioning. The multidisciplinary team meetings dialogue between oncologist, surgeon and radiologist correctly defines the indications in order to improve the treatment strategies.
authors.affiliation: Inserm U 728, Department of Diagnostic and interventional radiology, Saint-Louis Hospital, Paris VII University, 1, avenue Claude-Vellefaux, 75475 Paris cedex 10, France. Electronic address: cedric.de-bazelaire@sls.aphp.fr.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: de Bazelaire
authors.affiliation: Inserm U 728, Department of Diagnostic and interventional radiology, Saint-Louis Hospital, Paris VII University, 1, avenue Claude-Vellefaux, 75475 Paris cedex 10, France.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Coffin
authors.affiliation: Inserm U 728, Department of Diagnostic and interventional radiology, Saint-Louis Hospital, Paris VII University, 1, avenue Claude-Vellefaux, 75475 Paris cedex 10, France.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Cohen
authors.affiliation: Inserm U 728, Department of Diagnostic and interventional radiology, Saint-Louis Hospital, Paris VII University, 1, avenue Claude-Vellefaux, 75475 Paris cedex 10, France.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Scemama
authors.affiliation: Inserm U 728, Department of Diagnostic and interventional radiology, Saint-Louis Hospital, Paris VII University, 1, avenue Claude-Vellefaux, 75475 Paris cedex 10, France.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: de Kerviler
mesh_terms: D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*
keywords: Biopsy; Complication; Oncology; Optimization; Performance