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Published in: Abdominal Radiology 4/2016

01-04-2016 | Pictorial Essay

Percutaneous biopsy in the abdomen and pelvis: a step-by-step approach

Authors: George A. Carberry, Meghan G. Lubner, Shane A. Wells, J. Louis Hinshaw

Published in: Abdominal Radiology | Issue 4/2016

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Abstract

Percutaneous abdominal biopsies provide referring physicians with valuable diagnostic and prognostic information that guides patient care. All biopsy procedures follow a similar process that begins with the preprocedure evaluation of the patient and ends with the postprocedure management of the patient. In this review, a step-by-step approach to both routine and challenging abdominal biopsies is covered with an emphasis on the differences in biopsy devices and imaging guidance modalities. Adjunctive techniques that may facilitate accessing a lesion in a difficult location or reduce procedure risk are described. An understanding of these concepts will help maintain the favorable safety profile and high diagnostic yield associated with percutaneous biopsies.
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Metadata
Title
Percutaneous biopsy in the abdomen and pelvis: a step-by-step approach
Authors
George A. Carberry
Meghan G. Lubner
Shane A. Wells
J. Louis Hinshaw
Publication date
01-04-2016
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Abdominal Radiology / Issue 4/2016
Print ISSN: 2366-004X
Electronic ISSN: 2366-0058
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-016-0667-1

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