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Spine Biopsy

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Vertebral Lesions

Part of the book series: New Procedures in Spinal Interventional Neuroradiology ((NPSIN))

Abstract

Modern image-guidance tools and percutaneous techniques allow performance of minimally invasive, safe, and efficient spine biopsies, from the sacrum to the upper cervical spine. This chapter reviews indications, materials, and techniques to perform such procedures. Special emphasis is in imaging guidance principles and in the relevant anatomy and related technical tips for the different types of approach to the different regions of the spine.

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  1. Neuroradiology-Neurocenter of Southern Switzerland, Ospedale Regionale di Lugano, Via Tesserete 46, 6900, Lugano, Switzerland

    Alessandro Cianfoni M.D.

  2. Radiodiagnostic 2-3, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Careggi, Florence, Italy

    Giannantonio Pellicanò M.D.

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  1. Minimal Invasive Spine Therapy, Cannizzaro Hospital, Catania, Italy

    Luigi Manfrè

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Cianfoni, A., Pellicanò, G. (2017). Spine Biopsy. In: Manfrè, L. (eds) Vertebral Lesions. New Procedures in Spinal Interventional Neuroradiology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-52634-8_3

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