Prospective controlled animal study on biopsy sampling with new flexible cryoprobes versus forceps: evaluation of biopsy size, histological quality and bleeding risk.

KJ, Franke; D, Theegarten; von Weyhern C, Hann; G, Nilius; C, Brueckner; J, Hetzel; M, Hetzel; KH, Ruhle; MD, Enderle; MN, Szyrach

doi:10.1159/000287251

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Prospective controlled animal study on biopsy sampling with new flexible cryoprobes versus forceps: evaluation of biopsy size, histological quality and bleeding risk.

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Authors:

Franke KJ

Theegarten D

Hann von Weyhern C

Abstract

Background Cryoextraction is a procedure used for the recanalization of obstructed airways caused by visible exophytic endobronchial tumor. Biopsy samples obtained by this technique have been shown to be useful for histological assessment.Objectives The aim of the present animal study was to systema...

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