Interventional radiology
Guided Punctures and Biopsies
Over 40 years of expertise in interventional radiology
Centre Mandela offers the full range of image-guided sampling techniques — punctures and biopsies — under the direct responsibility of Dr Chérif Benameur, the region's reference interventional radiologist.
Our techniques
CT-guided puncture
Sampling guided by CT scan, indicated for deep or hard-to-reach lesions (lung, bone, abdominal areas).
Ultrasound-guided puncture
Real-time ultrasound-guided sampling, radiation-free, suited to many locations (thyroid, breast, lymph nodes, liver).
Guided biopsy
Sampling of a tissue fragment for pathological analysis, performed under CT or ultrasound depending on lesion location.
Organs and locations covered
What to expect during the procedure
Consultation and review of imaging records
Locating the lesion via CT or ultrasound
Local anesthesia
Real-time guided sampling
Post-procedure monitoring and discharge instructions
Why Centre Mandela
Dr Chérif Benameur has established Centre Mandela as a regional reference in interventional radiology, building on a career that began in 1996 with the co-founding of the first private CT scanner in western Algeria. Discover his career →
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