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Suction applied to a muscle biopsy maximizes sample size.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  7070249     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
A method for increasing the size of a percutaneous needle biopsy specimen of skeletal muscle is described. Suction (700 TORR) is applied to the inner bore of the biopsy needle after the needle has been inserted into the subject's muscle. The suction pulls the surrounding muscle tissue into the needle, thus insuring the taking of a larger piece (X = 78.5 mg). In most cases, this technique will eliminate the need for repeated biopsies because of inadequate muscle sample size and enhance the validity of subsequent analysis procedures.
Authors:
W J Evans; S D Phinney; V R Young
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Medicine and science in sports and exercise     Volume:  14     ISSN:  0195-9131     ISO Abbreviation:  Med Sci Sports Exerc     Publication Date:  1982  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1982-06-14     Completed Date:  1982-06-14     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8005433     Medline TA:  Med Sci Sports Exerc     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  101-2     Citation Subset:  IM; S    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Biopsy, Needle / methods*
Humans
Male
Muscles / anatomy & histology*
Suction*

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