2005
DOI: 10.1182/blood.v106.11.5580.5580
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8 and 11Gauge Bone Marrow Biopsy Needle Performance Characteristics.

Abstract: Introduction. An ideal biopsy needle consistently recovers representative specimens of adequate length with minimal dependence on patient characteristics. We have shown that bone marrow biopsy needle gauge influences the length and quantity of recovered specimens. A needle that performs independently of patient characteristics should yield specimens demonstrating a normal distribution of specimen lengths. We evaluated the influence of age and needle gauge on the specimen length distribution curves of patients … Show more

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