CT-guided brachial plexus biopsy.
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چکیده
We describe a technique for conducting a CT-guided biopsy of the brachial plexus region, report two illustrative cases, discuss potential complications, and conclude that, in selected cases, biopsy of lesions in the region of the brachial plexus can be performed safely with CT guidance.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology
دوره 18 8 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1997