Ultrasound-guided tru-cut biopsy in the management of advanced abdomino-pelvic tumors

Objective: The goal of this study was to evaluate the accuracy and safety of ultrasound- guided tru-cut biopsy in patients with either primarily inoperable pelvic tumor, advanced tumor and compromised performance status, or recurrent pelvic tumor. Methods: Consecutive patients referred in the Center for minimally invasive biopsy from Jan 2005 to Dec 2006 were included in the study. The tissue samples were obtained using an automatic bioptic gun (Fast Gun, Sterylab, Italy) in combination with a disposable tru-cut needle (Fast Cut Needle, Sterylab, Italy, 16G/250mm for transvaginal and 14–16 G/150–200mm for transa…