CT Guided Biopsies

We have pioneered the use of routine core biopsies as against fine-needle aspirations in different parts of the body, especially the lungs.

Important things to Know

1. Machine : Siemens Somatom 64 with CT Fluoroscopy
2. Preparation/Instructions : Four hours fasting. INR has to be less than 1.4
3. Appointment : Required
4. Time taken : 15-45 Minutes
5. Cost : Rs.18000. Histopathology, microbiology and anesthetist charges are extra.
6. Delivery of Report : For biopsies, the reports depend on the pathologist. For drainages, there are no reports.
7. Primary Expert Radiologist : Dr. Bhavin Jankharia
8. Inner Spaces :
   1. Biopsy Please! No FNAC
   2. Adrenal Biopsies
   3. CT Guided Biopsy in TB Spine
   4. Trans-Retroperitoneal Approach for Difficult Pancreatic and Peri-Celiac Lesion Biopsies
   5. CT Guided Anterior and Lateral Approaches into the Vertebral Bodies for Biopsy
   6. What is the smallest lung nodule that can be biopsied
   7. Chronicling a single day of 6 lung biopsies