A new percutaneous renal biopsy device for pediatric patients

A new percutaneous renal biopsy device for pediatric patients

A new automated biopsy technique is described for performing percutaneous renal biopsies in pediatric patients. The biopsy device (Bard Biopty Instrument) employs a relatively small needle (18 gauge). We believe this procedure offers a safer and more effective means of obtaining adequate renal tissu...

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Veröffentlicht in:Pediatric nephrology (Berlin, West) West), 1989-04, Vol.3 (2), p.191-193
Hauptverfasser: KOMAIKO, M. S, JORDAN, S. C, QUERFELD, U, GOODMAN, M. D
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adolescent
Biological and medical sciences
Biopsy, Needle - adverse effects
Biopsy, Needle - instrumentation
Child
Child, Preschool
Equipment Design
Humans
Infant
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Kidney - pathology
Medical sciences
Pathology. Cytology. Biochemistry. Spectrometry. Miscellaneous investigative techniques
Pediatrics - instrumentation
Urinary system
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Zusammenfassung:A new automated biopsy technique is described for performing percutaneous renal biopsies in pediatric patients. The biopsy device (Bard Biopty Instrument) employs a relatively small needle (18 gauge). We believe this procedure offers a safer and more effective means of obtaining adequate renal tissue for pathological assessment in pediatric patients.
ISSN:0931-041X
1432-198X
DOI:10.1007/BF00852909