Intraoperative transmural myocardial biopsy: a simple technique

Intraoperative transmural myocardial biopsy: a simple technique

A Tru-cut disposable biopsy needle was used in 10 pigs, 3 cadavers and 63 humans to obtain transmural ventricular myocardium for diagnostic and research purposes. The technique proved simple and safe. In every case an adequate amount of full-thickness myocardium was obtained which was examined by li...

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Veröffentlicht in:Canadian journal of surgery 1979-09, Vol.22 (5), p.487-487
Hauptverfasser: Salerno, T A, Lince, D P, Wasan, S M, Charrette, E J
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Animals
Biopsy, Needle - instrumentation
Biopsy, Needle - methods
Disposable Equipment
Humans
Myocardium - pathology
Swine
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Zusammenfassung:A Tru-cut disposable biopsy needle was used in 10 pigs, 3 cadavers and 63 humans to obtain transmural ventricular myocardium for diagnostic and research purposes. The technique proved simple and safe. In every case an adequate amount of full-thickness myocardium was obtained which was examined by light and electron microscopy and used for enzyme studies and glycogen measurement.
ISSN:0008-428X