Abstract
A new liver biopsy instrument taking the form of a suction biopsy syringe with two pistons and a Menghini needle, is described. A vacuum is first created, and the whole procedure is effected by a continuous uninterrupted movement into the liver and instantaneous withdrawal. The syringe is held in one hand. The procedure is very simple and requires minimal training. A total of 118 biopsies have been performed. The specimens were suitable for histopathological examination. Pain was minimal and there were no complications.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 314-315 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Hepato-Gastroenterology |
| Volume | 39 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| State | Published - 1992 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Biopsy syringe
- Liver
- New Instrument