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Biopsy Procedures
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Biopsy Needle Path Verification
To verify that the path of the needle is accurately indicated with-
in the guide zone on the system monitor, perform the following:
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Properly install the bracket and biopsy guide.
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Scan in a container filled with water.
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Display the biopsy guide zone on the monitor.
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Ensure that the needle echo falls within the guide
zone markers.
NOTE: The guide zone center line can be displayed by press-
ing the Measurement key.
The Procedure
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Place coupling gel on the scanning surface of the probe/
sheath/biopsy guide assembly.
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Invoke the biopsy guidelines by pressing Ctrl B.
NOTE: The selected biopsy zone angle designation is
displayed on the left hand side of the image display.
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Scan to locate the target. Center the target in the electron-
ic guideline path.
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Place the needle in the guide between the needle barrel
and needle clip.
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Press the MEASUREMENT key, to invoke the injection
depth. A dotted line appears in the middle of the Zone and
an open ended “ ” cursor appears on this line. The posi-
tion of the cursor gives the injection depth which is dis-
played on the left side of the image display. (Refer to page
122 for details of Biopsy Depth Measurements.
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Use the
TRACKBALL to move the cursor along the center
line. The injection depth values are computed and dis-
played on the left side of the image display.
Post Biopsy
When the biopsy is complete, remove the needle barrel,
needle clip and probe sheath. Properly dispose of these
items in accordance with current facility guidelines.
The biopsy bracket can be sterilized and reused.
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