Computer tomographic guided fine needle puncture of abdominal masses

CT-guided fine-needle aspiration biopsy was carried out in 177 patients with proven intra-, retro- or extraperitoneal lesions. This method verified the diagnosis in 89/132 cases (66%) with malignant neoplasia, metastases and recurrent malignant tumors. In 45 patients with benign or inflammatory lesions of the intra- and retroperitoneal space, fine-needle puncture showed a purulent liquid, inflammatory altered cell elements or a positive bacteriological result. The success of CT fine-needle puncture depends mainly on the examiner's experience, the exact localization of the needle, and careful handling of the cytological material. Fine-needle puncture should be applied simultaneously with CT when an undefined space-occupying lesion is present. Unsuccessful sonography is an indication for CT-guided fine-needle puncture.     

Cytological vs histological evaluation of percutaneous biopsies

Fine-needle aspiration cytology yields sufficient diagnostic accuracy to compete with histology from punch biopsy for cancers of the lung and the prostate. For tumors of the breast, pancreas, thyroid, salivary glands, and kidneys, fine-needle aspiration cytology yields sufficient sensitivity and specificity when performed preoperatively; the exact tumor typing will follow surgical excision. In palpable lymph nodes, adrenals, and lungs, fineneedle aspiration biopsy is sufficient if metastases from a known primary tumor are suspected. Indications for punch biopsies and histological investigation are tumors of the liver, posterior, and anterior mediastinum, retroperitoneum, soft tissues, and bone. In these conditions, cytological investigation alone provides insufficient typing accuracy. Suspected lymphomas in a retroperitoneal or mediastinal location should be punctured and may be classified from punch biopsies if the node is not easily reached by surgery. There are no indications for percutaneous biopsies in tumors of the skin, testes, and ovaries. Percutaneous fine-needle aspiration biopsies in general are associated with significantly lower complication rates than punch biopsies.     

Mucocele of the appendix. Sonographic, computed tomographic and radiologic characteristics

The knowledge of the diagnostic imaging methods features of the mucocele of the appendix is important for a correct preoperative diagnosis, especially to avoid the formation of pseudomyxoma peritonei. A case of a mucocele of the appendix with a special sonographic appearance by a patient with an additional carcinoma of the left kidney is reported. The computer-tomographic and radiological features of the mucocele (plain abdominal film, i.v. urography, barium enema) are presented and discussed with a review of the literature. A sonographically-guided fine-needle puncture of the mucocele was performed. Its importance for the diagnosis is discussed.     

Partial ablation of the kidney by intraarterial ethanol in domestic swine

Partial renal ablation was produced in 15/17 swine kidneys after segmental intraarterial injection of 1–2 ml of 95% ethanol. Complications were seen in 3 kidneys, including reflux of ethanol into nontarget vessels with subsequent total infarction of 2 kidneys, and the development of hydronephrosis in 1 kidney. Strictly selective catheterization and a very slow injection of ethanol are essential to avoid complications. This technique may find clinical application and the possible indications are discussed.     

Ultrasound-guided fine-needle puncture of the thyroid

If properly performed, modern high-resolution real-time ultrasonography will disclose subtle differences in the texture of thyroid tissue and thereby enable the examiner to suggest a diagnosis. Nevertheless, there is often a need for a more specific diagnosis of solid or semisolid thyroid lesions - especially when the lesion might be malignant. Ultrasonically guided fine-needle aspiration biopsy (UG-FNB) allows a final cytological and/or histological diagnosis to be made in patients with benign or malignant space-occupying growths even if they are small. In its simplest form, thyroid nodules (diameter greater than 1.5 cm) with a uniform sonographic texture are punctured blind after determination of the site and size of the lesion on the basis of ultrasonic imaging. When the lesion is small and deeply situated (diameter less than or equal to 1.5 cm), this method will not be sufficiently accurate and more precise needle guidance is mandatory. In ultrasonically guided fine-needle puncture, the idea is to place the tip of an appropriate needle safely and accurately in the suspect lesion, so that representative specimens of solid tissue or fluid can be obtained and technical failures reduced. The main indication for biopsy of the thyroid gland is to differentiate between benign and malignant tumors. To compare the accuracy of conventional puncture techniques and ultrasonically guided puncture methods, 835 patients with benign or malignant space-occupying growth (even the small ones) were examined simultaneously with conventional and ultrasonically guided fine-needle aspiration biopsy over a period of 3 years (prospectively). Our results showed a significant difference in the sensitivity between conventional puncture without sonographic guidance and ultrasonically guided puncture techniques performed on patients with small and very small lesions (phi less than 2 cm). The size, macroscopic structure, and topographic-anatomical localization of the lesions were found to influence the diagnostic accuracy of the puncture techniques. UG-FNB is an excellent, effective, safe and painless method of treating uncomplicated thyroid cysts; it should be considered an alternative to surgery, if there are no clinical and cytological findings indicating malignancy and no severe space-occupying complications. Since the tip of the needle can be visualized on the scan, the needle may be advanced or withdrawn during aspiration so it is possible to empty the cyst completely. The use of ultrasound in the follow-up of patients with thyroid cyst puncture is mandatory to evaluate the results. Surgical therapy should be reserved for large cysts causing space-occupying complications.     

Combined ultrasound — Radiographic detection of ureteral obstruction in renal transplants

A case of renal transplantation is presented in which ultrasound was used to detect and control the puncture and aspiration of a renal abscess and a lymphocele. Subsequently, the combined sonographic-radiographic technique was used to diagnose and demonstrate the site of obstruction of the ureter. Ultrasound, in combination with fine-needle puncture when necessary, has many advantages in the management of renal transplantation.     

CT脑立体定向装置及初步应用

A new CT stereotactic device named version WL-86 was designed and manufactured by the authors. Phantom puncture and cadaver puncture tests showed that its accuracy is less than 1 mm. We have also made a new type of biopsy needle--the rotary and translational cutting biopsy needle. A definite pathological diagnosis was made in 93.7% (30/32) of patients by this technique: The practicability of the device, the indications and clinical value of CT-guided stereotactic biopsy were discussed.     

Interventional radiology in the gallbladder

This article is a pictorial review of the current status of interventional radiology of the gallbladder. The indications and technical aspects of various procedures are presented. Specifically discussed are: (1) needle puncture for percutaneous biopsy, withdrawal of bile for culture, or imaging of the biliary tract; (2) catheter insertion for decompression or abscess drainage; and (3) gallstone management via contact dissolution, fragmentation and basketing, or contact lithotripsy. The management of vagal hypotension and bile leak, the major complication of these procedures is also discussed.     

Portal venous branch targeting with a platinum-tipped wire to facilitate transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) procedures

We describe a technique to aid in technically difficult transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) procedures by sonographically guided transabdominal fine-needle portal vein puncture for placement of a 0.018-inch platinum-tipped target guidewire within an appropriate portal venous branch.     

Percutaneous nephrostomy in paediatrics

Percutaneous nephrostomy has been performed on 18 kidneys in 16 children with an age range of 1 day old to 14 years. The indications and techniques for percutaneous nephrostomy are described, the results are documented, and the effects of the procedure on the management of these patients are discussed. It is shown that percutaneous nephrostomy in paediatrics is a safe and reliable method for draining renal collecting systems in order to relieve obstruction, to assess renal function and to drain pyonephroses.     

CT-guided biopsy of pelvic masses

CT-guided fine-needle puncture (FNP) was carried out in 74 patients with pelvic masses and resulted in a correct diagnosis in 36/45 patients (80%) with malignant disease. FNP was true-positive in 66.7% and false-negative in 20%. In benign and inflammatory pelvic space-occupying lesions, FNP confirmed the suspected CT diagnosis in all cases by cytology and bacteriology. CT-guided puncture should always be used complementary to CT when a mass of unclear etiology is present.     

Percutaneous nephrostomy in infants and children

RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to review the authors' experience with percutaneous nephrostomy during an 11-year period, paying special attention to indications and outcomes. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The records of 71 percutaneous nephrostomy procedures performed on 59 children at the authors' institution from January 1987 through December 1997 were retrospectively reviewed. In these children, ultrasonography was used for puncture and fluoroscopy for catheter insertion. Local anesthesia with sedation was used and later replaced by general anesthesia. Loop-end catheters were employed. The smallest patient weighed 1,200 g, and the mean patient age was 3.4 years. RESULTS: The mean duration of drainage was 60 days, and the longest time was 11 months. Indications were mainly obstructions, with congenital obstruction (n = 28) and postoperative obstruction (n = 26) being the most common. Obstructive pyelitis, malignancy, stone, renal cystic disease, trauma, and neurogenic bladder disturbance were also indications. No complications such as loss of the kidney, serious infection, or hemorrhage of clinical importance were observed. Obstruction was successfully relieved in all patients, but 12 kidneys and five hemikidneys did not recover function and were eventually removed. CONCLUSION: The percutaneous nephrostomy procedure is a safe technique that can be used successfully for short- and longterm drainage in all children, even in small infants and those with solitary kidneys, and is a valuable adjunct to surgery.     

Obstruction of the left hepatic duct: diagnosis and treatment by selective fine-needle cholangiography and percutaneous biliary drainage

Obstruction of the left hepatic duct due to periportal pathologic conditions was identified by fine-needle transhepatic cholangiography in 28 patients. Selective cholangiography of the left duct was performed in 30 instances and subsequent selective left-sided catheter decompression was carried out in 23 cases. Techniques for selective puncture and drainage of the left duct required procedure modifications to accommodate the specific anatomic and pathologic features of the obstructed left duct system. Ultrasonography was indispensable as an aid to delineation of the left duct anatomy for directing needle puncture. Accurate documentation and successful catheter drainage of left duct obstruction are important contributions to the total management of patients with high biliary obstruction.     

超声TI-RADS分类与细针穿刺活检在诊断甲状腺恶性结节中的临床应用

目的探讨甲状腺影像报告和数据系统分类（TI-RADS）与细针穿刺活检（FNA）在诊断甲状腺恶性结节中的临床应用价值。 方法回顾性分析我院于2020年1月至2020年12月期间常规甲状腺超声检查中TI-RADS分类≥3类的585例患者的588个甲状腺结节,所有患者均接受甲状腺细针穿刺细胞学活检,其中266个甲状腺结节手术切除,以大体病理为金标准,评价超声TI-RADS分类与细针穿刺活检诊断甲状腺恶性结节的效能。 结果588个甲状腺结节细胞学病理诊断恶性243例、良性193例、性质不确定152例,超声TI-RADS 3、4、5类甲状腺恶性结节的阳性率分别为3.01%（4/133）、38.87%（110/283）、75.00%（129/172）;266个结节手术切除,大体病理诊断恶性211例、良性55例,细针穿刺活检诊断甲状腺恶性结节的敏感性、特异性、准确性分别为98.46%、93.02%、97.48%,阳性预测值为98.46%,阴性预测值为93.02%,阳性似然比为14.11,阴性似然比为0.017;穿刺感硬及有砂粒感诊断为甲状腺恶性结节的准确性明显高于穿刺感软及无砂粒感,差异有统计学意义（χ² = 70.206,65.083;P = 0.000,0.000）;超声TI-RADS分类及细针穿刺活检诊断甲状腺恶性结节的ROC曲线下面积分别为0.881及0.954。 结论超声TI-RADS分类结合细针穿刺活检对甲状腺恶性结节有较高的诊断价值,可更准确、更安全地判断甲状腺结节的良恶性,值得临床推广。     

Percutaneous spinal and sacroiliac biopsies for diagnostic purposes

The history of puncture biopsy of the spine is outlined, and a current method using a vertebral disc approach described, including principles (premedication, instrumentation, and puncture techniques), treatment of biopsy samples, and indications and contraindications of the procedure. Results are presented and compared with those reported in the literature.     

Significance of digital subtraction angiography in evaluating peripheral arteriovenous shunts in dialysis patients

Direct and indirect examination of arteriovenous shunts was performed in 50 patients undergoing haemodialysis. The various methods of puncture of the vessels, the indications and the limitations of DSA are considered. The advantages of direct puncture of the arteriovenous shunt are emphasised. Puncture of the venous branch is almost without risk and allows immediate diagnosis. Only in a very few cases it will be necessary to perform the risky puncture of the arterial branch or the time-consuming central venous injection of a bolus of the contrast medium.     

超声引导穿刺活检技术在甲状腺疾病诊断中的应用价值

目的：探讨超声引导穿刺活检技术在甲状腺疾病诊断中的应用价值。方法：对233例甲状腺疾病患者进行穿刺活检。结果：淋巴细胞性甲状腺炎56例,结节性甲状腺肿伴淋巴细胞浸润性甲状腺炎9例,甲状腺机能亢进47例,甲状腺机能亢进伴淋巴细胞浸润性甲状腺炎6例,结节性甲状腺肿71例,甲状腺腺瘤25例,甲状腺囊腺瘤11例,甲状腺癌5例。活检成功230例,3例取材量少无法诊断。2例出现皮下血肿。结论：超声引导下穿刺活检诊断甲状腺疾病简便、安全、取材准确可靠、成功率高。     

Technical refinements in percutaneous nephroureterolithotomy

Percutaneous nephrostolithotomy and ureterolithotomy is now widely accepted as the preferred method of managing symptomatic upper urinary tract calculi. The success of these procedures depends on an optimally oriented, percutaneously established nephrocutaneous track. These nephrostomies are often technically difficult if the collecting system is unobstructed or if calculi interfere with percutaneous manipulations. Several technical refinements have been developed that have aided in the performance of over 200 such nephrostomies as well as percutaneous ureterolithotomy. These include the use of externally applied abdominal compression to distend the collecting system after intravenous administration of contrast material for renal puncture, distend the ureter beyond an obstructing ureteral calculus to aid in percutaneous extraction, and relocate ptotic kidneys back into the renal fossa to optimize renal access; targeting on an opaque caliceal calculus for nephrostomy puncture; use of a saline flush to confirm proper nephrostomy needle placement; and an accelerated method of track dilatation with semirigid fascial dilators. The value of air as contrast for postprocedural nephrostography is also discussed.     

Sonographically guided fine-needle biopsy of peripheral lung tumors

Sonographically guided transthoracic fine-needle biopsy of peripheral pulmonary masses was performed in seven patients. None of the masses was accessible to fiber bronchoscopy. Three tumors were apical, two paravertebral and two lateral. The puncture specimen allowed a histological diagnosis in all five cases of malignant disease. One of the other two patients was found to have tuberculosis and the last, radiation fibrosis. Pneumothorax did not occur in any of these cases.     

Computed tomography-guided diagnostic puncture in abdominal pathology

Technological improvements (short-time acquisition and reconstruction, CT, spiral technique) together with better puncture material and a general trend towards less invasive surgical procedures have had a combined effect to a wider scope of applications for percutaneous punctures under CT-guidance. In this paper, we analyze and discuss recent data in the literature on puncture material, indications and results. The relevant choice of the needle model and its diameter, depending on the organ and suspected pathology, as well as the point of entry and the puncture track are key factors granting procedure safety, ambulatory use and good diagnostic results.