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DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1729810
Ultrasound Guided Percutaneous Biopsy of Omentum: A Safest Technique to Detect the Causes of Omental Thickening
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Background: The objective of our study was to determine the diagnostic value and safety of ultrasound guided percutaneous biopsy of omental thickening. Methods: We prospectively analyzed 60 patients who underwent USG-guided omental biopsies in our institute from January 2016 to July 2016. Results: Total 60 patients were included in our study. There were 40 (66.7%) female and 20 (33.3%) male patients. There were total 36 (60%) malignant cases, 20 (33.3%) chronic inflammation suggestive of TB while 4 (6.7%) were chronic peritoneal infection. Out of 36 malignant cases, majority 24 (66.7%) had ovarian cancer, 8 (22.2%) had endometrium cancer and 4 (11.1%) had large bowel cancer. Repeat biopsies were performed only in 4 (6.7%) cases. Conclusions: Ultrasound-guided percutaneous biopsy of omentum is less expensive, safe and effective method with a high diagnostic accuracy.
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26 April 2021
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