Piggyback Technique—A Safe Way of Performing Rib Biopsy

Published Date: 06th May 2023

Publication Authors: Iyengar KP

Rib biopsy can be challenging. A spectrum of bone biopsy techniques are available to undertake Rib Bone biopsy and yield a histological specimen. In this technical report, we described a new Piggyback technique of performing rib biopsy to decrease the incidence of pneumothorax and consolidate diagnostic accuracy.

Botchu, R.; Nischal, N.; Botchu, B.; Iyengar, KP. (2023). Piggyback Technique-A Safe Way of Performing Rib Biopsy. Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging. 33(4), pp.541-542. [Online]. Available at: 10.1055/s-0043-1768642 [Accessed 26 February 2024].

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