To compensate for tissue displacement when the needle is fired, the novel biopsy gun is designed to cause the needle to recoil twice when it reaches the end of its travel. A second feature delays ...

There are multiple techniques for performing liver biopsies via a celiotomy. Ultimately, the choice of technique is at the ...

Technique. If the mass is palpable, the surgeon can perform the core-needle biopsy in the office. A large needle (usually 14 gauge) is placed either by hand or with a biopsy gun device.

Typically, for cats and dogs weighing less than 15 kg, an 18-gauge needle ... require a larger core needle, such as a Jamshidi needle or an Illinois sternal needle. The biopsy sample can be ...

The most commonly used biopsy procedures include core needle biopsy (CNB), fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB), and vacuum-assisted biopsy (VAB), each tailored to different diagnostic needs. The ...