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Alshumrani Y, Droukas D, Carney BJ, Willim R, Brook A, Wu JS. CT guided versus non-image guided bone marrow aspiration and biopsy: Comparison of indications, specimen quality and cost. Clin Imaging 2024; 113:110236. [PMID: 39106655 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2024.110236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2024] [Revised: 07/18/2024] [Accepted: 07/19/2024] [Indexed: 08/09/2024]
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PURPOSE To compare the indications, specimen quality, and cost of CT versus non-image guided bone marrow aspirate and biopsy (BMAB). METHODS All CT and non-image guided BMAB performed from January 2013-July 2022 were studied. Body-mass-index (BMI), skin-to-bone distance, aspirate, and core specimen quality, and core sample length were documented. Indications for CT guided BMAB were recorded. Categorical variables were compared using chi-squared test and continuous variables using Mann-Whitney test. Analysis of per-biopsy factors used linear mixed-effect models to adjust for clustering. Cost of CT and non-image guided BMAB was taken from patient billing data. RESULTS There were 301 CT and 6535 non-image guided BMABs studied. All CT guided BMAB were studied. A subset of 317 non-image guided BMAB was selected randomly from the top ten CT BMAB referrers. BMI (kg/m2) and skin-to-bone distance (cm) was higher in the CT versus the non-image guided group; 34.4 v 26.8, p < 0.0001; 4.8 v 2.5, p < 0.0001, respectively. Aspirate and core sample quality were not different between groups, p = 0.21 and p = 0.12, respectively. CT guided core marrow samples were longer, p < 0.0001. The most common CT BMAB referral indications were large body habitus (47.7 %), failed attempt (18.8 %) and not stated (17.4 %). Cost of a CT guided BMAB with conscious sedation was $3945 USD versus $310 USD for non-image guided. CONCLUSION CT guided BMAB are commonly performed in patients with large body habitus and failed attempt. However, the cost is 12.7 fold higher with no increase in specimen quality. These findings can help referrers be cost conscious.
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- Yousef Alshumrani
- Department of Internal Medicine - Division of Radiology, King Khalid University, 7887 Alfara street, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia; Department of Radiology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215, United States of America
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- Department of Radiology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215, United States of America.
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215, United States of America.
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- Department of Pathology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215, United States of America.
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- Department of Radiology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215, United States of America.
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- Department of Radiology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215, United States of America.
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Gyftopoulos S, Cardoso MDS, Wu JS, Subhas N, Chang CY. Bone Marrow Biopsies: Is CT, Fluoroscopy, or no Imaging Guidance the Most Cost-Effective Strategy? Acad Radiol 2024; 31:2880-2886. [PMID: 38290886 DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2024.01.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES To determine the most cost-effective strategy for pelvic bone marrow biopsies. MATERIALS AND METHODS A decision analytic model from the health care system perspective for patients with high clinical concern for multiple myeloma (MM) was used to evaluate the incremental cost-effectiveness of three bone marrow core biopsy techniques: computed tomography (CT) guided, and fluoroscopy guided, no-imaging (landmark-based). Model input data on utilities, costs, and probabilities were obtained from comprehensive literature review and expert opinion. Costs were estimated in 2023 U.S. dollars. Primary effectiveness outcome was quality adjusted life years (QALY). Willingness to pay threshold was $100,000 per QALY gained. RESULTS No-imaging based biopsy was the most cost-effective strategy as it had the highest net monetary benefit ($4218) and lowest overall cost ($92.17). Fluoroscopy guided was excluded secondary to extended dominance. CT guided biopsies were less preferred as it had an incremental cost-effectiveness ratio ($334,043) greater than the willingness to pay threshold. Probabilistic sensitivity analysis found non-imaging based biopsy to be the most cost-effective in 100% of simulations and at all willingness to pay thresholds up to $200,000. CONCLUSION No-imaging based biopsy appears to be the most cost-effective strategy for bone marrow core biopsy in patients suspected of MM. CLINICAL RELEVANCE No imaging guidance is the preferred strategy, although image-guidance may be required for challenging anatomy. CT image interpretation may be helpful for planning biopsies. Establishing a non-imaging guided biopsy service with greater patient anxiety and pain support may be warranted.
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- Soterios Gyftopoulos
- Department of Radiology, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York, USA (S.G., M.D.S.C.); Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York, USA (S.G.)
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- Department of Radiology, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (J.S.W.)
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- Department of Radiology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA (N.S.)
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- Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Yawkey 6E, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA (C.Y.C.).
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Khdhir M, Jabbour Y, Azzi C, El-Alam R, Muallem N, Moukaddam H. Complications associated with improper palpation-guided iliac bone marrow biopsy tracts identified on follow-up imaging. Skeletal Radiol 2022; 51:2155-2166. [PMID: 35612650 DOI: 10.1007/s00256-022-04078-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2022] [Revised: 05/13/2022] [Accepted: 05/19/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Bone marrow biopsy complications are rare. Our aim is to study the association of improper palpation-guided iliac biopsy tract with complications. MATERIALS AND METHODS This is a retrospective study of adult patients who underwent iliac bone marrow biopsy without image guidance at our hospital from January 2019 to January 2021, and have cross-sectional radiologic imaging of the pelvis within 30 days following the procedure. Electronic health records were reviewed for clinical data. Two radiologists reviewed images of the pelvis for assessment of biopsy tract and complications. RESULTS A total of 443 procedures were included in 309 patients, mean age 53.4 ± 18.1 years, 112 females (36.2%). In addition, 332 tracts were proper (75%), 97 improper (22%), and 14 unidentified (3%). All 11 complications occurred in procedures with improper tracts; nine bleeding, one fracture, and one facet joint injury. Improper tract was significantly associated with complications (p < .001). There was no statistically significant association between platelet count, international normalized ratio, antiplatelet use and anticoagulant use, and presence of complications (p > .05). Body mass index and subcutaneous fat thickness overlying posterior superior iliac spine were not associated with improper tract (p > .05). Procedures performed by providers with ≤ 12 months' experience were significantly associated with improper tract (p < .001) and hence associated with complications (p = .007). CONCLUSION Improper tracts were common in palpation-guided iliac bone marrow biopsy and significantly associated with complications. No complications were encountered in proper tract procedures. Procedures performed by providers with ≤ 12 months' experience were significantly associated with improper tract and complications.
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- Mihran Khdhir
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Riad El-Solh 1107 2020, PO Box 11-0236, Beirut, Lebanon.
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Riad El-Solh 1107 2020, PO Box 11-0236, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Riad El-Solh 1107 2020, PO Box 11-0236, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Riad El-Solh 1107 2020, PO Box 11-0236, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Riad El-Solh 1107 2020, PO Box 11-0236, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Riad El-Solh 1107 2020, PO Box 11-0236, Beirut, Lebanon
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Omission of Planning CT Reduces Patient Radiation Exposure during CT-Guided Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration. Tomography 2021; 7:747-751. [PMID: 34842812 PMCID: PMC8628954 DOI: 10.3390/tomography7040062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2021] [Revised: 11/01/2021] [Accepted: 11/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of eliminating a preprocedural planning computed tomography during CT-guided bone marrow biopsy on the technical aspects of the procedure, including patient dose, sample quality, procedure time, and CT fluoroscopy usage. Retrospective analysis of 109 patients between 1 June 2018 and 1 January 2021 was performed. Patients were grouped based on whether they received a planning CT scan. Relative radiation exposure was measured using dose-length product (DLP). Secondary metrics included number of CT fluoroscopic acquisitions until target localization, total number of CT fluoroscopic acquisitions, biopsy diagnostic yield, and procedure time. A total of 43 bone marrow biopsies with planning CT scans (Group 1) and 66 bone marrow biopsies without planning CT scans (Group 2) were performed. The average total DLP for Group 1 and Group 2 was 268.73 mGy*cm and 50.92 mGy*cm, respectively. The mean radiation dose reduction between the groups was 81% (p < 0.0001). Significantly more CT fluoroscopy acquisitions were needed for needle localization in Group 2 than Group 1 (p < 0.0001). Total number of CT fluoroscopy acquisitions was four for Group 1 and eight for Group 2 (p = 0.0002). There was no significant difference between the groups in procedure time or diagnostic yield. Patients without a planning CT scan received more fluoroscopic CT acquisitions but overall were exposed to significantly less radiation without an increase in procedure time.
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Bethuel NW, Bravin E, Krupa N, Jenkins P, Scribani M, Gadomski A. Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration: a departmental financial comparison in a rural hospital. BMC Res Notes 2021; 14:84. [PMID: 33663562 PMCID: PMC7934260 DOI: 10.1186/s13104-021-05491-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2020] [Accepted: 02/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Objective The purpose of this study was to compare the charges and payments associated with bone marrow aspiration and biopsies performed by hematology/oncology specialists versus interventional radiology specialists at Bassett Medical Center located in a rural area of New York State. Charges pertained to what the hospital charged for the procedure and payment refers to the reimbursement the hospital received. Our secondary objectives were to compare specimen quality by procedure and to determine whether body mass index was associated with which specialist performed the procedure. Results The median charge was significantly higher in the interventional radiology group ($5254 USD) compared to the hematology/oncology group ($413 USD), p < 0.0001. Median payments were also higher in the interventional radiology ($1392 USD) compared to the hematology/oncology group ($1109 USD), p < 0.0001. Adequacy of the samples obtained by either profession was similar. Disease process was not associated with adequacy of the sample. There was no statistically significant difference in the proportion of males and females in the respective groups or in the mean age. However, the patients’ in the interventional radiology group had a significantly higher mean BMI (34.3) compared to those in the hematology/oncology group (28.6), p = 0.0014.
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- Nancy W Bethuel
- Bassett Medical Center, One Atwell Road, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, USA.
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- Bassett Medical Center, One Atwell Road, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, USA
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- Bassett Medical Center, One Atwell Road, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, USA
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- Bassett Medical Center, One Atwell Road, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, USA
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- Bassett Medical Center, One Atwell Road, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, USA
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- Bassett Medical Center, One Atwell Road, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, USA
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