When extracting tissue for a biopsy, the amount of tissue collected is crucial. It’s estimated that up to a third of fine-needle biopsies fail to get enough tissue for a reliable diagnosis. According to a recent Medgadget article though, researchers have developed an ultrasonically actuated needle that can improve the procedure while reducing patient pain and inconvenience.
This Vibrating Needle Improves Biopsy Yields
A device developed in Finland improves fine needle biopsies by 3 to 6 times.
Apr 27, 2021
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