Impact of patient positioning on bleeding rate in stereotactic brain biopsies: semi-sitting versus supine position - Takeaways - MDSpire

Impact of patient positioning on bleeding rate in stereotactic brain biopsies: semi-sitting versus supine position

  • By

  • Lapo Bonosi

  • Giovanni Carone

  • Riccardo Pascuzzo

  • Marta Bonada

  • Evelyn Gisell Belotti

  • Annica Piccardi

  • Francesco DiMeco

  • Massimiliano Del Bene

  • May 31, 2025

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    Stereotactic brain biopsy (SBB) achieves over 94% diagnostic accuracy with low permanent sequelae rates, but intra-parenchymal bleeding remains a significant risk.

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    Emerging studies suggest silent hemorrhagic complications may occur in up to 25% of SBB patients, with 88% of these being asymptomatic.

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    The study investigates the impact of patient positioning, specifically semi-sitting versus supine, on bleeding rates during SBB procedures.

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    Semi-sitting position, with a 30° head elevation, is hypothesized to reduce venous pressure and potentially lower bleeding incidence during SBB.

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    The study included 78 patients, comparing bleeding rates between 39 in semi-sitting and 39 in supine positions, with demographic parameters being comparable.

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Impact of patient positioning on bleeding rate in stereotactic brain biopsies: semi-sitting versus supine position

  • by Lapo Bonosi, Giovanni Carone, Riccardo Pascuzzo, Marta Bonada, Evelyn Gisell Belotti, Annica Piccardi, Francesco DiMeco, Massimiliano Del Bene

  • May 31, 2025

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