Choosing the Biopsy Technique

Abstract Objective We describe a novel and safe CT biopsy technique that we have termed the “Birmingham intervention tent technique (BITT).” This technique is ideal for biopsying osseous lesions where a direct approach is not possible due to difficult positioning. Methods The BITT uses a plastic surgical forceps clamp attached at an angle to the biopsy needle, creating a tent shape. The finger rings of the forceps is stabilized on the table. Results In our institution, we have already used the BITT successfully in over 10 cases. Conclusion The BITT is an inexpensive and reproducible technique.

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Perineal Prostatic Cup Biopsy: Technique and Evaluation

The Journal of Urology ◽

10.1016/s0022-5347(17)65008-0 ◽

1962 ◽

Vol 87 (4) ◽

pp. 585-592 ◽

Cited By ~ 19

Author(s):

Ralph J. Veenema

Keyword(s):

Biopsy Technique

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A Simple, Rapid Fat Biopsy Technique to Monitor Pesticide Residues in Chickens

Poultry Science ◽

10.3382/ps.0611221 ◽

1982 ◽

Vol 61 (6) ◽

pp. 1221-1224

Author(s):

DONALD E. CLARK ◽

LEON F. KUBENA ◽

ROYCE L. YOUNGER

Keyword(s):

Pesticide Residues ◽

Biopsy Technique

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Breast Biopsy Technique

Southern Medical Journal ◽

10.1097/00007611-198612000-00033 ◽

1986 ◽

Vol 79 (12) ◽

pp. 1596

Author(s):

Robert A. Ersek

Keyword(s):

Breast Biopsy ◽

Biopsy Technique

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Diagnostic Open Lung Biopsy in the Critically Ill Child

PEDIATRICS ◽

10.1542/peds.52.4.605 ◽

1973 ◽

Vol 52 (4) ◽

pp. 605-608

Author(s):

Stacy A. Roback ◽

William H. Weintraub ◽

Mark Nesbit ◽

Panayiotis K. Spanos ◽

Barbara Burke ◽

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Keyword(s):

Pulmonary Function ◽

Critically Ill ◽

Lung Tissue ◽

Lung Biopsy ◽

Open Lung Biopsy ◽

University Of Minnesota ◽

Biopsy Technique ◽

Open Lung ◽

Critically Ill Child ◽

The University

Forty-six open biopsies in 40 acutely ill children with rapidly decreasing pulmonary reserve were performed at the University of Minnesota Hospitals between January 1, 1970, and January 1, 1972. Tissue obtained was adequate in all patients and no serious complications ensued. Information obtained resulted in the change in treatment in 30 patients. This procedure is recommended over closed biopsy when the magnitude of the patient's illness and degree of pulmonary function do not allow acceptance of the risks known to occur with a closed biopsy technique and when histologic examination of lung tissue is required.

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