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Stereotactic Biopsy Procedures for Brain Tumor Diagnosis
Author(s) -
Brady Sharon,
Thornhill Annette,
Colapinto Edward
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
aorn journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.222
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1878-0369
pISSN - 0001-2092
DOI - 10.1016/s0001-2092(06)62971-2
Subject(s) - stereotactic biopsy , medicine , craniotomy , biopsy , brain biopsy , perioperative , radiology , brain tumor , perioperative nursing , surgery , pathology
Stereotactic biopsy procedures, in which a computer‐based, three‐dimensional‐image‐guided system accurately locates patients' brain tumors, are relatively new diagnostic methods. Complications from stereotactic biopsy procedures are minimal compared with open craniotomy procedures because they are performed with local anesthesia. Perioperative nurses should have knowledge of and be trained in stereotactic biopsy procedures to ensure optimal care for patients undergoing these procedures. AORN J 65 (May 1997) 890–900.