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CT-guided bone biopsy with a battery-powered drill system: preliminary results
Ryan K L Lee1, Alex W H Ng, James F Griffith
11 All authors: Department of Imaging and Interventional Radiology, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin 852, Hong Kong.
AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology
|October 24, 2013
Summary
The OnControl bone access system offers a safe, quick, and effective CT-guided percutaneous bone biopsy method. This battery-powered drill biopsy system provides an efficient alternative to manual needle insertion for bone lesion sampling.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Medical Devices
Background:
- Percutaneous bone biopsy is crucial for diagnosing bone lesions.
- Traditional manual needle insertion can be challenging.
- Newer automated systems aim to improve biopsy efficiency and safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the clinical experience with the OnControl bone access system.
- To assess the safety, speed, and effectiveness of CT-guided bone biopsies using this system.
- To compare the drill biopsy system with standard manual techniques.
Main Methods:
- A prospective study involving 25 patients undergoing CT-guided percutaneous bone biopsy.
- Utilized the battery-powered OnControl needle drilling biopsy system.
- Assessed procedural time, sample adequacy, and complication rates.
Main Results:
- The OnControl system was used for CT-guided percutaneous bone biopsy in 25 patients.
- The procedure was found to be safe, quick, and effective for sampling bone lesions.
- No major complications were reported during the study period.
Conclusions:
- CT-guided percutaneous biopsy using the OnControl bone access system is a viable and efficient technique.
- The system provides a safe and effective method for obtaining bone lesion samples.
- This automated system represents a significant advancement in percutaneous bone biopsy procedures.
