Bone biopsies guided by augmented reality: a pilot study.

Domenico AlbanoCarmelo MessinaSalvatore GittoVito ChiancaLuca Maria Sconfienza

Published in: European radiology experimental (2023)

• This AR navigation system is a safe guidance for bone biopsies. • It ensures decrease of number of CT passes and patient's radiation exposure. • Procedure duration was similar to that of standard CT-guided biopsy. • Technical success was 100% as in all patients the target was reached. • Technical efficacy was 100% as the specimen was adequate in all patients.

Keyphrases

virtual reality
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
computed tomography
prognostic factors
magnetic resonance imaging
ultrasound guided
patient reported outcomes