摘要 |
The present invention relates to a biopsy needle guidance system (5) for use with a medical imaging system (3) so as to perform an image assisted biopsy. The guidance system comprises a support plate (7), a moveable guide (8;30) and a needle support assembly (9) comprising a biopsy needle holder (20). Moreover, the needle support assembly comprises a fixing arrangement (21;36) for fixing the needle support assembly to an associated receiver unit (6), the associated receiver unit being attached to a patient intended for biopsy. In an embodiment, the fixing of the needle support assembly to the associated receiver unit is obtained by means of a hook and loop fastening means (38; 39). |