percutaneous computed tomography-guided core biopsy for the diagnosis of mediastinal masses

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2008
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Abstract
Aim : To describe various approaches of computed tomography (CT)-guided core biopsy and evaluate its ability to obtain adequate tissue for the assessment of mediastinal masses. Materials and Methods : Between February 2004 and October 2006, 83 percutaneous CT-guided biopsies of mediastinal lesions were performed on 82 patients under local anesthesia. Coaxial needles were used and minimum of 3-4 cores were obtained. Post-biopsy CT scan was performed and patients observed for any complications. Tissue samples were taken to Pathology Department in formalin solution. Results : From the 83 biopsies, adequate tissue for histological diagnosis was obtained in 80 (96%), and the biopsy was considered diagnostic. Of the 80 diagnostic biopsies, 74 biopsy samples were definitive for neoplastic pathology and 6 biopsy samples revealed no evidence of malignancy. There were no major complications. Minor complications were recorded in 5 patients. Conclusion : Percutaneous image-guided core biopsy of mediastinal lesions is an accurate, safe and cost-effective tool for the initial assessment of patients with mediastinal masses.
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Authors ;Kulkarni Suyash;Kulkarni Aniruddha;Roy Diptiman;Thakur Meenakshi
Journal saudi journal of anaesthesia
Year 2008
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http://www.thoracicmedicine.org/article.asp?issn=1817-1737;year=2008;volume=3;issue=1;spage=13;epage=17;aulast=Kulkarni
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biopsy mediastinaldiseases of the circulatory (cardiovascular) systemdiseases of the respiratory system

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