John L. Go MD, Moderator: Nothing to Disclose

1) Discuss and demonstrate spine biopsy techniques including CT and fluoroscopic approaches, anatomic landmarks, needle selection, special technical considerations for dealing with soft tissue masses, and fluid accumulations, lytic and blastic lesions, and hypervascular conditions. 2) Hands on exposure will be provided in order to familiarize participants with the vast number of biopsy devices that are clinically available. 3) Training models will also be used in order to teach technical skills with respect to approach and technique. 4) Advantages and disadvantages of various biopsy devices and techniques, and improve their understanding of how to maximize the reliability and safety of these spine biopsy procedures.

 

Go, J, Image-guided Biopsy of the Spine (Hands-on Workshop).  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/4404421.html