Treatment of bone lesions under enhanced radiography

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The article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor I Vo Cong Hien - Radiologist - Radiology Department - Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital.
In the treatment of bone lesions, X-rays play a very important role in helping to diagnose and monitor treatment progress. Currently, with radio-luminescent radiography, doctors can monitor the percutaneous needle puncture into the lesion directly and continuously, ensuring the accuracy of the procedure.

1. What is an enhanced radiograph?

Brightening X-ray is a method that uses a real-time X-ray machine, X-ray images are recorded, brightened and then brought to the observation screen. X-ray images will be seen more clearly when illuminated in the machine's light-up chamber.
The images produced by the TV-enhanced X-ray machine have clearer and brighter image quality than conventional X-ray machines, allowing doctors to see more clearly and in detail to make decisions. accurate conclusions for the patient.
In the treatment of bone lesions, televised radiographs allow the surgeon to directly and continuously monitor the percutaneous needle insertion into the lesion, ensuring the accuracy and safety of the procedure. tips.

2. How is the treatment of bone lesions under enhanced X-ray performed?

Before starting to perform the technique, the patient is thoroughly explained about the procedure to coordinate with the doctor. In addition, the patient may also be asked to fast before 6 hours. Can drink no more than 50ml of water. In the intervention room: the patient lies on his stomach, back or side depending on the device to monitor breathing, pulse, blood pressure, electrocardiogram, SpO2. Disinfect the skin, then cover with a sterile, perforated cloth. In case the patient is too excited, can't lie still, the doctor can give him a sedative.
2.1. Anesthesia Method Local anesthesia Systemic analgesics are used when the patient is in great pain or in sensitive patients.

General anesthesia in uncooperative children. 2.2. Technique Put the patient on the table to increase the light. Place an intravenous line. Locate the lesion under the magnifying screen. Disinfect the injured area. Local anesthetic layer by layer. Needle puncture to cut the bone according to the intended puncture, control the puncture under the light curtain. When the needle is inserted into the right lesion, depending on the treatment purpose, it is possible to inject alcohol, chemicals, drugs, burn the lesion with high-frequency waves. Withdraw the needle. Tape the puncture site.

3. Complications can be encountered in the treatment of bone lesions under enhanced X-ray

Bleeding at the puncture site. Tape the puncture site. Soft tissue hematoma next to the needle puncture site Poking dangerous organs and structures Treatment of bone lesions under enhanced X-ray is a technique that requires a high level of experience of the doctor to perform along with the Perfect coordination of the patient. To achieve high diagnostic efficiency, patients need to choose reputable addresses with x-ray machines and modern and standard medical equipment.

Vinmec International General Hospital is a hospital with a full convergence of general and specialized doctors to perform, examine, operate, diagnose and treat diseases. In particular, at Vinmec, x-ray technology is also performed to treat many different diseases and bring optimal treatment results to customers.
BSCK I Vo Cong Hien has many years of experience in the field of imaging, especially in diagnostic ultrasound for general abdominal diseases, advanced cardiac - vascular, obstetrics and gynecology. Doctor Vo Cong Hien used to work at the Imaging Department of the University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital - Hoang Anh Gia Lai before working at the Imaging Department of Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital.
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