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What is the primary purpose of obtaining tissue for molecular analysis in a patient with metastatic disease and an unknown primary?
What is the primary purpose of obtaining tissue for molecular analysis in a patient with metastatic disease and an unknown primary?
- To identify any coagulopathies in the patient
- To assess cardiopulmonary function
- To determine the nature and extent of diffuse parenchymal diseases
- To aid in the classification and management of certain malignancies (correct)
What is a relative contraindication for percutaneous drainage or aspiration procedures?
What is a relative contraindication for percutaneous drainage or aspiration procedures?
- Uncorrectable coagulopathies
- Vital patient cooperation
- Severe cardiopulmonary disease (correct)
- Safe access to the lesion
In what situation can percutaneous drainage or aspiration procedures be performed as day care procedures?
In what situation can percutaneous drainage or aspiration procedures be performed as day care procedures?
- When the patient has severe cardiopulmonary disease
- When the patient is stable (correct)
- When there is severe hemodynamic instability
- When there is uncorrectable coagulopathy
What has emerged as the treatment of choice for drainage of abnormal fluid collections, almost completely replacing surgical interventions?
What has emerged as the treatment of choice for drainage of abnormal fluid collections, almost completely replacing surgical interventions?
Which type of procedure may be performed depending on the nature and size of fluid collection during percutaneous drainage or aspiration?
Which type of procedure may be performed depending on the nature and size of fluid collection during percutaneous drainage or aspiration?
What is a significant reason for not performing percutaneous drainage or aspiration procedures in a pregnant patient?
What is a significant reason for not performing percutaneous drainage or aspiration procedures in a pregnant patient?
What type of license are articles in this journal distributed under?
What type of license are articles in this journal distributed under?
Which of the following is not listed as one of the basic interventional procedures?
Which of the following is not listed as one of the basic interventional procedures?
What is essential for interventional radiology procedures according to the text?
What is essential for interventional radiology procedures according to the text?
What is recommended to have for IR procedures based on the information provided?
What is recommended to have for IR procedures based on the information provided?
Where can one find a sample checklist and hardware list with images for IR procedures?
Where can one find a sample checklist and hardware list with images for IR procedures?
For reprints of the article mentioned, whom should one contact?
For reprints of the article mentioned, whom should one contact?
Which of the following is NOT part of the pre-procedure checklist for basic interventional procedures?
Which of the following is NOT part of the pre-procedure checklist for basic interventional procedures?
What type of needle is typically used for a fine-needle aspiration (FNA) procedure?
What type of needle is typically used for a fine-needle aspiration (FNA) procedure?
Which of the following materials is NOT required for a percutaneous catheter drainage procedure?
Which of the following materials is NOT required for a percutaneous catheter drainage procedure?
In the context of image-guided procedures, what does PNB stand for?
In the context of image-guided procedures, what does PNB stand for?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a core biopsy procedure?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a core biopsy procedure?
According to the guidelines, which of the following should be confirmed before performing a basic interventional procedure?
According to the guidelines, which of the following should be confirmed before performing a basic interventional procedure?
