RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Real-Time CT-Guided Spinal Biopsy with a Disposable Stereotactic Device: A Technical Note
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
SP 605
OP 608
VO 23
IS 4
A1 Chakeres, Donald
A1 Slone, Wayne
A1 Christoforidis, Greg
A1 Bourekas, Eric
YR 2002
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/23/4/605.abstract
AB Summary: We compared eight spinal needle biopsy procedures performed with an investigational disposable real-time stereotactic device and eight spinal needle freehand biopsies in which a standard technique was used, to determine whether the investigational device added value to the procedure. The device uses a simple stereotactic diaphragm pattern to define two vector points. The procedures in which the device was used were completed in 38% less time, using 50% fewer images, with considerably improved spatial accuracy and increased operator confidence, despite the device learning curve.