Provides a one-stop shop on all aspects of image-guided percutaneous spine biopsy techniques
Describes commonly encountered biopsy scenarios to assist in management
Offers guidance on complication avoidance
Written by a leading expert in spine biopsy with an international reputation. This textbook covers key areas and reviews important principles and steps in the preparation for and the performance of spine biopsy. Image-guided percutaneous biopsy techniques and their application throughout the spinal axis are presented and discussed in detail. The advantages and disadvantages of various spine biopsy instruments are reviewed. Commonly encountered biopsy scenarios are considered in order to help readers effectively manage these situations when they occur in their practices. Clear guidance is offered on patient selection and preparation, which are critical to safe and effective outcomes, and much emphasis is placed on procedural safety, with a focus on complication avoidance and the appropriate reporting of complications. Image-Guided Percutaneous Spine Biopsy will be a welcome one-stop shop providing up-to-date information for all physicians with an interest in the subject, including radiologists, surgeons, and pathologists.

Table of contents (11 chapters)
Pre- and Periprocedural Planning and Patient Management for Spine or Rib Biopsies
Mazzie, Joseph P. (et al.)
Pages 1-13
Anticoagulation Management
Hon, Man (et al.)
Pages 15-33
Image-Guided Percutaneous Spine and Rib Biopsy: Tools and Techniques
Ortiz, A. Orlando (et al.)
Pages 35-70
Cervical Spine Biopsy
Ortiz, A. Orlando
Pages 71-93
Thoracic Spine Biopsy
Ortiz, A. Orlando
Pages 95-123
Lumbar Spine Biopsy
Doshi, Amish H. (et al.)
Pages 125-162
Sacral Biopsy
Miller, Todd (et al.)
Pages 163-184
Rib Biopsy
Ortiz, A. Orlando (et al.)
Pages 185-202
Biopsy for Spine Infection
Brooks, Michael K. (et al.)
Pages 203-239
Spine Infection Mimics
Mazzie, Joseph P. (et al.)
Pages 241-262
Image-Guided Percutaneous Spine and Rib Biopsy: Pathology
Drexler, Steven A. (et al.)