CT-guided biopsy
What is a CT-guided biopsy?
In a CT-guided biopsy, the medical staff can use a CT scan to plan and see exactly how a biopsy needle should be inserted to obtain an optimal sample without damaging other organs or structures. This greatly increases the success rate of successful biopsies while minimizing the associated risks. CT-assisted biopsies include punctures of lung carcinomas (lung tumors), bone metastases, lymph nodes or kidney carcinomas.
How can I prepare for the procedure and what is the procedure like?
Depending on the type of biopsy to be performed, it can be performed on an outpatient or inpatient basis and with or without local anesthesia. The medical staff will discuss with you in detail in advance how long you will need to be monitored after the tissue has been removed, what risks are associated with the procedure and what type of anesthesia will be used. In any case, you will receive a detailed information sheet and an explanatory discussion during which you can ask questions.
Further information
- Information on our areas of focus
- Technical details about the equipment of our institute
- Find out more about computed tomography research at our institute here