Guidance of non-vascular interventional procedures with real-time CT-fluoroscopy. Early clinical experience with C.A.R.E. Vision CT

We found that CT-fluoroscopy generally facilitates non-vascular interventional procedures. By providing real-time monitoring, a major disadvantage of CT-guided procedures has finally been overcome. Our initial clinical experience nicely demonstrates the apparent advantages of CT-fluoroscopy compared to conventional CT-guidance in drainage and biopsy procedures of the abdomen and the chest. CT-fluroscopy proves to be an efficient method for real-time monitoring of various interventional procedures at a reasonably high resolution. We believe that this innovative technology is generally applicable for true guidance of non-vascular interventions. A possible combination of CT-fluoroscopy with conventional C-Arm fluroscopy may offer even extended horizons for challenging future interventional radiological procedures like instant and precise placement of percutaneous biliary drainages, TIPSS or embolization procedures. (orig./AJ)