"Scout No Scan" Technique Reduces Patient Radiation Exposure During CT-Guided Spine Biopsy

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2017 Nov;209(5):1158-1161. doi: 10.2214/AJR.16.17404. Epub 2017 Aug 23.

Abstract

Objective: The objective of this article is to report our experience with a technique for CT-guided spine biopsies that we refer to as the "scout no scan" technique.

Conclusion: The scout no scan technique can significantly lower radiation exposure while maintaining high diagnostic yields for CT-guided spinal biopsies.

Keywords: CT guidance; interventional spine; percutaneous biopsy; radiation safety.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Image-Guided Biopsy / methods*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiation Dosage
  • Radiation Exposure / prevention & control*
  • Radiography, Interventional
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Spine / diagnostic imaging*
  • Spine / pathology
  • Spine / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*
  • Young Adult