Fluoroscopy-guided bone marrow aspiration and biopsy: technical note.
Anderanik Tomasian1, Jeremiah Long2, Jack W Jennings3
1University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology (Ankara, Turkey)
|February 18, 2021
Summary
Fluoroscopy-guided bone marrow aspiration and biopsy offers a practical alternative to CT guidance. This technique enhances accessibility and efficiency for busy radiology practices evaluating various hematologic and nonhematologic conditions.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Hematology
- Oncology
Background:
- Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy are crucial diagnostic procedures.
- Computed tomography (CT) guidance improves safety and effectiveness.
- Increasing CT utilization can limit scanner availability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a fluoroscopy-guided bone marrow aspiration and biopsy technique.
- To highlight the advantages of fluoroscopy guidance for busy practices.
Main Methods:
- A novel technique for fluoroscopy-guided bone marrow aspiration and biopsy is detailed.
- The procedure focuses on safety and efficiency in a modern radiology setting.
Main Results:
- Fluoroscopy guidance provides a viable alternative to CT guidance.
- This method can improve workflow in practices with limited CT availability.
Conclusions:
- Fluoroscopy-guided bone marrow aspiration and biopsy is a beneficial technique for modern radiology.
- It offers advantages for evaluating hematologic abnormalities, malignancies, and infections.
