Journal of Spine

Alejandro Antonio Reyes- Sánchez

Publications

• Research Article
  Usefulness of Computed Tomography (CT)-Guided Biopsy for Etiological Diagnosis of Vertebral Destruction Syndrome
  Author(s): Alejandro Antonio Reyes- Sánchez, Claudia Obil- Chavarría, Guadalupe Sánchez- Bringas and Eleazar Lara- PadillaAlejandro Antonio Reyes- Sánchez, Claudia Obil- Chavarría, Guadalupe Sánchez- Bringas and Eleazar Lara- Padilla
  
  Purpose: It has been observed to biopsy directed by computerized axial tomography as axis for the diagnosis of vertebral destruction syndrome VDS. Evaluate the usefulness of CT-guided biopsy to determine the etiology of VDS. Method: Cross-sectional, analytical study of diagnostic tests, which took place in individuals of any age who were admitted with a diagnosis of syndrome of vertebral destruction, attended for the first time. The sample size consisted of 91 patients; computerized axial tomography-guided biopsy was performed. We compared the results of the biopsy between two pathologists from different institution. Results: Definitive histological findings were grouped into 7 categories: osteomyelitis (15.3%), tumors (38.46%), metastasis (37.36%), normal tissue (3.29%), inflammation (2.19%), and showing inadequat.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2165-7939.1000295

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