Real-Time CT-Guided Spinal Biopsy with a Disposable Stereotactic Device: A Technical Note

We compared eight spinal needle biopsy procedures performed with an investigational disposable real-time stereotactic device and eight spinal needle freehand biopsies in which a standard technique was used, to determine whether the investigational device added value to the procedure. The device uses...

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Published in:American journal of neuroradiology : AJNR 2002-04, Vol.23 (4), p.605-608
Main Authors: Chakeres, Donald, Slone, Wayne, Christoforidis, Greg, Bourekas, Eric
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Biological and medical sciences
Biopsy, Needle - instrumentation
Biopsy, Needle - methods
Disposable Equipment
Female
Humans
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Osteoarticular system. Muscles
Radiodiagnosis. Nmr imagery. Nmr spectrometry
Radiography, Interventional
Spine
Spine - diagnostic imaging
Spine - pathology
Stereotaxic Techniques - instrumentation
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:We compared eight spinal needle biopsy procedures performed with an investigational disposable real-time stereotactic device and eight spinal needle freehand biopsies in which a standard technique was used, to determine whether the investigational device added value to the procedure. The device uses a simple stereotactic diaphragm pattern to define two vector points. The procedures in which the device was used were completed in 38% less time, using 50% fewer images, with considerably improved spatial accuracy and increased operator confidence, despite the device learning curve.
ISSN:0195-6108
1936-959X