DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Stereotactic and ultrasound guided vacuum assisted biopsy is a new, novel method of performing biopsy of suspicious breast lesions. Presently, following biopsy a metal marking clip is placed in the biopsy cavity. This clip allows for wire localization of the… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Percutaneous fine needle biopsy is a common method of determining if a lung nodule is benign or malignant. Using imaging guidance (CT, fluoroscopy, ultrasound or bronchoscopy) a sharp needle is advanced into a suspicious area and cells are aspirated into the… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Percutaneous Transthoracic Lung Biopsy using a Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) biopsy is a common method of determining if a lung nodule is benign or malignant. Using imaging guidance {CT, fluoroscopy, ultrasound or bronchoscopy) a sharp needle is advanced into a… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Many experts consider the liver biopsy to be the most specific diagnostic tool used to assess the nature and severity of liver disease. There are many important reasons for performing liver biopsies, such as accurate diagnosing or ruling out any coexisting liver… More