Biopsies abdominales sous scanner

The number of abdominal biopsies has dramatically increased in the past few years. This can be attributed to the progresses made in biopsy devices, guidance techniques (computed tomography and ultrasonography), management of biopsy samples in pathology department, and an improvement in radiologists' skills. Therefore, many lesions, which were considered unreachable in the past, now fully benefit from image-guided biopsy. Whenever a lesion appears difficult to biopsy, several tricks allow making biopsy possible and safe. The aim of this article is to present the state of the art in the field of abdominal biopsy, with emphasis on tricks of the trade which make things easier. Expected results, as a function of target lesions and diseases will be reminded. Lastly, contraindications and complications of image-guided biopsies will be presented.