The Fundamentals: Image-Guided Interventions: Biopsy and Drainage

Image-Guided - Biopsy and Drainage

The goal of this module is to introduce and describe the techniques and tools for biopsy and drainage, along with indications and contraindications.  Maintenance and troubleshooting common types of drainage are also discussed.

Module Components

Presentations:

  • Biopsy Tools for Success - Neema Jamshidi, MD, PhD
  • Biopsy: When, Why, Where, How and How Often? - Kari J. Nelson, MD
  • Tricks for Difficult Drainage Access - Olga R. Brook, MD
  • Clinical Associates Workshop: Ultrasound Guided: Biopsies/Drainages/Vascular Access - Chadi Zeinati

Articles:

  • Karan Gulaya, Shamit S. Desai, Kent Sato. Percutaneous Cholecystostomy: Evidence-Based Current Clinical Practice. Seminars in Interventional Radiology 2016; 33(04): 291 - 296. DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1592326
  • Ahmed, Osman; Mathevosian, Sipan; Arslan, Bulent. Biliary Interventions: Tools and Techniques of the Trade, Access, Cholangiography, Biopsy, Cholangioscopy, Cholangioplasty, Stenting, Stone Extraction, and Brachytherapy. Seminars in Interventional Radiology 2016; 33(04): 283 - 290. DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1592327
  • Charles, Hearns W. Abscess Drainage. Seminars in Interventional Radiology 2012; 29(04): 325 - 336. DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1330068
  • Park, Jong; Charles, Hearns W. Intra-Abdominal Abscess Drainage: Interval to Surgery. Seminars in Interventional Radiology 2012; 29(04): 311 - 313. DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1330065
  • Shenoy-Bhangle AS, Gervais DA. Use of fibrinolytics in abdominal and pleural collections. Semin Intervent Radiol. 2012;29(4):264–269. doi:10.1055/s-0032-1330060
  • Adamo R, Saad WE, Brown DB. Management of nephrostomy drains and ureteral stents. Tech Vasc Interv Radiol. 2009;12(3):193–204. doi:10.1053/j.tvir.2009.09.003
  • McDermott S, Levis DA, Arellano RS. Chest drainage. Semin Intervent Radiol. 2012;29(4):247–255. doi:10.1055/s-0032-1330058

Expected completion time: 2 hours

Learning Objectives

  • Identify different equipment used for biopsy and drainage and usage
  • Describe general techniques of drainage 
  • Describe indications and contraindications for different types of drainage (abscess drainage, cholecystostomy, nephrostomy, chest tube)
  • Describe troubleshooting and maintenance for different types of drainage (abscess drainage, cholecystostomy, nephrostomy, chest tube)
Course summary
Course opens: 
07/01/2025
Course expires: 
12/31/2030
Cost:
$0.00
Part of: 
The Fundamentals: Image-Guided Interventions

Module developers:

  • Michael Liu - UC San Diego Health
  • Christine Boone, MD, PhD - UC San Diego Health
  • Andy Awwad, MD - UC San Diego Health

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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