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ArticleSkeletal radiology2023

Ultrasound-guided nerve block prior to biopsy of suspected neurogenic tumors: safety and feasibility in a pilot study.

Jennifer Pitts, John S Symanski, Lindsay M Stratchko, Donna G Blankenbaker, Kenneth S Lee, Humberto G Rosas, Andrew B Ross

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Jennifer PittsDepartment of Radiology, University of Wisconsin, 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI, 53792, USA.
John S SymanskiDepartment of Radiology, University of Wisconsin, 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI, 53792, USA.
Lindsay M StratchkoDepartment of Radiology, University of Wisconsin, 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI, 53792, USA.
Donna G BlankenbakerDepartment of Radiology, University of Wisconsin, 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI, 53792, USA.
Kenneth S LeeDepartment of Radiology, University of Wisconsin, 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI, 53792, USA.
Humberto G RosasDepartment of Radiology, University of Wisconsin, 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI, 53792, USA.
Andrew B RossDepartment of Radiology, University of Wisconsin, 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI, 53792, USA. ARoss@uwhealth.org.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4866-6923
University of Wisconsin–Madison · US

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objectiveThe aim of this study is to investigate the safety and feasibility of ultrasound-guided nerve block prior to biopsy of potentially neurogenic tumors. MATERIALS AND

methodsA retrospective review of the medical record from June 2017 to June 2022 identified ultrasound-guided biopsies of potentially neurogenic tumors that were performed with a pre-procedural nerve block. Patient demographics, biopsy site, number of passes, needle gauge, use of sedation, pathology results, and procedural complications were recorded and summarized.

resultsThe structured search found 16 patients that underwent biopsies of 18 potentially neurogenic tumors with the use of a pre-procedural nerve block at a variety of upper and lower extremity locations. Average patient age was 52 (range 18-78) and 9 patients (56%) were female. Of the 16 patients, 10 were performed without intravenous sedation. Three patients were unable to tolerate biopsy until a nerve block was used. All biopsies yielded a diagnostic sample with 13 of the tumors neurogenic in origin. One patient reported mild postprocedural pain which resolved with conservative treatment; no other complications were reported.

conclusionNerve block prior to ultrasound-guided biopsy of potentially neurogenic tumors is a safe and feasible technique. Further study is needed to determine the extent to which nerve block can decrease intra-procedural pain and reduce or eliminate the need for sedation during biopsy.

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Nerve BlockFeasibility StudiesFemaleHumansImage-Guided BiopsyMalePilot ProjectsRetrospective StudiesUltrasonography, InterventionalBiopsyNerve blockNeurogenic tumorUltrasound

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