Prospective Randomized Trial for Image-Guided Biopsy Using Cone-Beam CT Navigation Compared with Conventional CT.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To compare cone-beam computed tomography (CT) navigation vs conventional CT image guidance during biopsies.

Materials and methods

Patients scheduled for image-guided biopsies were prospectively and randomly assigned to conventional CT guidance vs cone-beam CT navigation. Radiation dose, accuracy of final needle position, rate of histopathologic diagnosis, and number of needle repositions to reach the target (defined as pullback to adjust position) were compared.

Results

A total of 58 patients (mean age, 57 y; 62.1% men) were randomized: 29 patients underwent 33 biopsies with CT guidance and 29 patients with 33 lesions underwent biopsy with cone-beam CT navigation. The average body mass index (BMI) was similar between groups, at 28.8 kg/m(2) ± 6.55 (P = .18). T

SUBMITTER: Abi-Jaoudeh N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7869923 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature