Evaluation of CT-guided percutaneous transthoracic biopsy in the diagnosis of mediastinal masses
- VernacularTitle:CT引导下经皮穿刺活检对纵隔占位病变的诊断价值
- Author:
Zi-Li MENG
;
Yong-Qing HONG
;
Chun-Hui YE
;
Liang CHEN
;
Ji-Peng WANG
;
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
CT-guided;
Percutaneous biopsy;
Midiastinal masses
- From:
Journal of Interventional Radiology
2006;0(12):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the clinical application and safety of CT-guided pereutaneous transthoracic biopsy in the diagnosis of mediastinal masses.Methods Thirty three cases were undertaken CT- guided percutaneous transthoraeie biopsy with automatic biopsy gun and then the sampling specimens were undergone histological examination.The accuracy of puncture,diagnostic correctness and complications were analyzed.Results The operations were performed successfully in all 33 cases(100%),the definite pathologic diagnosis were made in 28 out of 33 cases(85%)and no complications occurred.Conclusion As for midiastinal masses,CT-guided percutaneous transthoracic biopsy is a feasible,successful,efficient interventional diagnostic method with high accuracy in localization,puncture,diagnosis and few complications, which should he recommended in clinical use more widely.(J Intervent Radiol,2007,16:852-854)
