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[Fine needle biopsy guided by computed tomography]
Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift
|December 22, 1979
Summary
Computed tomography-guided percutaneous fine needle biopsy is a safe and effective diagnostic tool, achieving an 80% positive result rate for abdominal, pelvic, and thoracic lesions.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Medical Imaging
- Interventional Radiology
Context:
- Computed tomography (CT) is a widely used imaging modality.
- Percutaneous biopsy is a common diagnostic procedure.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of CT-guided percutaneous fine needle biopsy.
- To establish CT-guided biopsy as a standard diagnostic method.
Summary:
- CT-guided percutaneous fine needle biopsy is a well-established technique in university radiology departments.
- This method achieves a high positive result rate of approximately 80%.
- It allows safe access to most abdominal, pelvic, pulmonary, and mediastinal structures under local anesthesia, even through visceral walls.
Impact:
- Facilitates accurate diagnosis of various lesions.
- Minimally invasive approach reduces patient risk.
- Enhances diagnostic capabilities in interventional radiology.