Overview
Real time ultrasound guidance improves accuracy and safety for soft tissue breast thyroid and abdominal biopsies.
Preprocedure Planning
Review imaging, coagulation status and plan needle trajectory to avoid vessels and critical structures.
Technique and Safety
Use sterile technique local anesthesia coaxial or core needle systems and post procedure compression and monitoring for complications.
Specimen Handling and Documentation
Label specimens clearly, document needle path images and provide clinical history to pathology for optimal diagnostic yield.