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Bone biopsy – needle core
British Small Animal Veterinary Association , 96 (2024); https://doi.org/10.22233/9781913859145.2.20
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Bone biopsy – needle core
- From: BSAVA Guide to Procedures in Small Animal Practice
- Item: Procedures A to Z, pp 96 - 100
- DOI: 10.22233/9781913859145.2.20
- Copyright: © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
- Publication Date: March 2024
Abstract
This procedure is used to obtain a sample of bone in suspected cases of primary bone tumours, metastatic bone tumour, bacterial osteomyelitis and mycosis.
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Figure B.22:
A bone biopsy can be performed using (a) a Jamshidi needle or (b) the Arrow® OnControl® Powered Bone Access System. The plastic tray contains the connector and sterile sheath along with a biopsy needle. (c) The power driver (drill) is orange. © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure B.22:
A bone biopsy can be performed using (a) a Jamshidi needle or (b) the Arrow® OnControl® Powered Bone Access System. The plastic tray contains the connector and sterile sheath along with a biopsy needle. (c) The power driver (drill) is orange.
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Figure B.23:
The Jamshidi needle should be advanced through the soft tissues to the bone with the stylet in situ. Drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and reproduced with her permission © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure B.23:
The Jamshidi needle should be advanced through the soft tissues to the bone with the stylet in situ. Drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and reproduced with her permission
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Figure B.24:
Connector showing (a) the driver connection end and (b) the needle connection end. © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure B.24:
Connector showing (a) the driver connection end and (b) the needle connection end.
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Figure B.25:
(a–b) Disconnecting and removing the connector from the needle. © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure B.25:
(a–b) Disconnecting and removing the connector from the needle.
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Figure B.26:
The bone biopsy specimen is removed from the needle using a blunt probe. Drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and reproduced with her permission © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure B.26:
The bone biopsy specimen is removed from the needle using a blunt probe. Drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and reproduced with her permission
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Figure B.27:
Multiple samples should be obtained from patients with suspected tumours, osteomyelitis and mycosis. Drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and reproduced with her permission © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure B.27:
Multiple samples should be obtained from patients with suspected tumours, osteomyelitis and mycosis. Drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and reproduced with her permission
Supplements
Procedure video: Bone biopsy - needle core
This video shows how to perform a bone biopsy using a needle core technique. Please note that, for filming purposes, this procedure was performed on a cadaver. Appropriate aseptic techniques should be employed when performing this procedure.