CT-Guided Biopsy of the Retroperitoneal Lymph Nodes
- VernacularTitle:CT引导下腹膜后淋巴结穿刺活检术
- Author:
Xin YOU
;
Zhengyin LIAO
;
Jun LI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Biopsy;
Lymph nodes;
Retroperitoneal
- From:
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
2005;0(12):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To discuss the value of CT guided biopsy of the retroperitoneal lymph nodes for diagnosis.MethodsTotally 18 patients with enlarged retroperitoneal lymph nodes underwent CT-guided biopsy in our hospital between June 2006 and June 2007.Results The results of CT were identified by the pathological examination in 94.4%(17/18) of the patients.The operation time of the biopsy was 20 to 40 minutes.CT scan was performed for 3 to 6 times(mean,4.1) during the procedure.No severe complications occurred in this series.Conclusion CT-guided biopsy of enlarged retroperitoneal lymph nodes is a safe and effective diagnostic method.
