DIAGNOSTIC ADEQUACY AND SAFETY OF IMAGE GUIDED TRU-CUT BIOPSY

ABDUL MAJID; AMBREEN ZAHOOR; ZEENAT ADIL; SHAUKAT MAHMOOD

doi:10.51642/ppmj.v27i3.122

DR. ABDUL MAJID Peshawar Medical College/Kuwait Teaching Hospital
DR. AMBREEN ZAHOOR Peshawar Medical College/Kuwait Teaching Hospital
DR. ZEENAT ADIL Peshawar Medical College/Kuwait Teaching Hospital
DR. SHAUKAT MAHMOOD Continental Medical College, Lahore

DOI: https://doi.org/10.51642/ppmj.v27i3.122

Keywords: Diagnostic Adequacy, Safety, Image Guidance, TRU-CUT Biopsy

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the safety and adequacy of image guided TRU-CUT biopsy in Kuwait Teaching Hospital, Peshawar

Materials and Methods: This retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted in Radiology Department of Kuwait Teaching Hospital from 1st January to 31st December 2016. A total 354 patients presenting for image guided TRUCUT biopsies were included in study, specimens were sent to reputable laboratories for evaluation of sample adequacy whereas, safety of the procedure was assessed by rate of major complications. SPSS version19 was used for statistical analysis.

Results: 100% of CT guided biopsies generated adequate samples, whereas 326 out of 336 U/S guided biopsies produced adequate specimen with overall diagnostic adequacy of 97.1%. Scrutiny of results depicts no major complications in any patient. There was statistically insignificant effect of needle parameters or imaging modality, having P value > 0.005, on the adequacy of biopsy specimen.

Conclusion: Image guided TRU-CUT biopsy is effective and safe procedure. Our study can help counsel patients about safety and effectiveness of procedure and avoiding more invasive open biopsies.