Table 4 Renal tumor biopsy techniques in pT1a papillary renal cell carcinoma cases with and without tumor seeding
From: Needle tract seeding in renal tumor biopsies: experience from a single institution
Case | Biopsy needle size (gauge) | Coaxial sheath technique | Number of passes | Tumor seeding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 18 | No | 2 | Yes |
2 | 18 | Yes | 4 | Yes |
3 | 18 | Yes | 3 | Yes |
4 | 18 | Yes | 5 | Yes |
5 | 18 | Yes | 6 | Yes |
6 | 18 | No | 2 | Yes |
7 | 18 | Yes | 3 | No |
8 | 18 | Yes | 3 | No |
9 | 20 | Yes | 6 | No |
10 | 18 | No | 4 | No |
11 | 20 | No | 6 | No |
12 | 18 | No | 3 | No |
13 | 18 | No | 3 | No |
14 | 20 | Yes | 4 | No |