Sacral Biopsy: Safe Working Channel by Tubular System
Abstract
There is no standardized protocol for sacral biopsies, the choice of method and technique depends on the surgeon based on their experience and diagnostic suspicion. Preoperative planning is necessary to preserve the approach site and reduce complications of the technique such as insufficient specimen, neurovascular damage, or tumor seeding. The aim of our work is to present our experience performing a sacral tumor biopsy with a minimally invasive technique using a tubular system. We present a 34-year-old female patient with suspected primary sacral tumor (mainly giant cell tumor and chordoma). The approach for a fluoroscopy-guided core needle biopsy was planned, and a safe working channel was created using a tubular system. Conclusion: Bone biopsy, assisted by a tubular system to create a safe channel, is an option to consider in the case of suspected tumors at risk of seeding.Downloads
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