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Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 2007; 11(1): 016-027
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-984410
Copyright © 2007 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc., 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001 USA.

Compartmental Anatomy Relevant to Biopsy Planning

Laura W. Bancroft1 , Jeffrey J. Peterson1 , Mark J. Kransdorf1 , Thomas H. Berquist1 , Mary I. O'Connor2
  • 1Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Jacksonville, Florida
  • 2Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Jacksonville, Florida
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31 July 2007 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Although percutaneous needle biopsies are typically safe, there are possible musculoskeletal needle biopsy complications. Preoperative consultation with orthopaedic surgeons providing treatment is appropriate for radiologists performing percutaneous tumor biopsies because biopsy tracts need to be resected along with the specimens in cases of primary malignancy. Knowledge of compartmental anatomy may help avoid complications related to poorly planned or executed needle biopsies that may compromise the ability of the surgeon to perform a limb-sparing resection.

KEYWORDS

Compartment - anatomy - biopsy

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Associate Professor, Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine

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