Comparison between Two Types of 22-Gauge Fine-Needle Biopsy for Solid Pancreatic Tumors
Background: Tissue sampling using endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration is the gold standard for diagnosing malignant pancreatic tumors; however, its sensitivity and specificity are highly variable.
Cesar Jaurrieta-Rico +7 more
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Background: Transrectal ultrasound-guided repeat needle biopsy (TUGRNB) is widely used for diagnosis of prostate cancer (PCa). However, significance of TUGRNB in Chinese population was rarely reported.
Yi Wang +10 more
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The histopathological diagnosis of prostate adenocarcinoma in needle biopsy specimens is of pivotal importance for determining optimum prostate cancer treatment. Since diagnosing a large number of cases containing 12 core biopsy specimens by pathologists
Masayuki Tsuneki +2 more
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Technical note: Facilitating laparoscopic liver biopsy by the use of a single-handed disposable core biopsy needle [PDF]
Despite the use of advanced radiological investigations, some liver lesions cannot be definitely diagnosed without a biopsy and histological examination.
Bridgewater, F. +4 more
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Risk factors of pneumothorax and chest tube placement after computed tomography-guided core needle biopsy of lung lesions : a single-centre experience with 822 biopsies [PDF]
Purpose: To determine the risk factors of pneumothorax and chest tube placement after computed tomography-guided core needle lung biopsy (CT-CNB). Material and methods: Variables that could increase the risk of pneumothorax and chest tube placement were ...
Gokalp, Gokhan +3 more
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Transthoracic Needle Biopsy [PDF]
Transthoracic needle biopsy (TTNB) is integral in the diagnosis and treatment of many thoracic diseases, and is an important alternative to more invasive surgical procedures. Both computed tomography and ultrasound may be used as imaging guidance for TTNB, with CT being more commonly utilized.
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Controlling the Error on Target Motion through Real-time Mesh Adaptation: Applications to Deep Brain Stimulation [PDF]
We present an error-controlled mesh refinement procedure for needle insertion simulation and apply it to the simulation of electrode implantation for deep brain stimulation, including brain shift.
Audette, Michel +5 more
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Current role of computed tomography-guided transthoracic needle biopsy of metastatic lung lesions [PDF]
AIM: As part of the Catania symposium on lung metastasectomy we reviewed our practice of computed tomography (CT)-guided percutaneous transthoracic needle biopsy of pulmonary metastatic lesions with particular emphasis on diagnostic accuracy and nature ...
CAJOZZO, Massimo +4 more
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Background: Ultrasound guided core needle biopsy is becoming a gold standard in the work up of suspicious breast lesion. In Iraq, radiologists are not taking the lead in core needle biopsy performance.
Nabaa Aswad, Raad Hefdhi Abedtwfeq
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A Convenient and Less Invasive Technique of Labial Minor Salivary Gland Biopsy Using a Minimal Incision With a Needle Tip [PDF]
ObjectivesThis study was to show the technique and to compare the usefulness and complications of biopsy using a minimal incision with a needle tip of the labial minor salivary glands with those of conventional incisional lip biopsy in the diagnosis of ...
Won Yong Lee +3 more
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