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Magnetic resonance imaging guided bone biopsies in the iPath-200 system
Lebin Wu1, Chuanting Li, Liguang Chen
1Shangdong Medical Imaging Research Institute, Jinan 250021, China.
Chinese Medical Journal
|July 25, 2003
Abstract
Objective:
To study the clinical value of a new MRI compatible percutaneous bone biopsy system.
Methods:
Twenty-six patients with bone lesions MRI-guided biopsies underwent using a 0.23-T open MR system combined with an iPath-200 optical leading system.
Results:
Of the 26 biopsies, 23 samples were sufficient for histological examination and the histopathologic diagnoses were confirmed. In the high-risk areas like spine, the biopsies were successfully done in 11 patients. No procedural complications occurred.
Conclusion:
Percutaneous biopsy of bone lesions performed under MRI-guidance in an iPath system was proved to be accurate and safe.