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Not necessarily. If anything is found during the laparoscopy which appears 'abnormal' and is worth biopsying, it will be done. But biopsies are not usually performed on tissues which appear normal.
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What is the test for pancreatitis?
Primary tests include CT scans, MRI's, Endoscopic Ultrasound, laparoscopy and biopsy.
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60650
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A surgical procedure to core out a disk of skin for microscopic analysis is a?
It is called punch biopsy
Where from can you get 500mm biopsy punch?
A surgical equipment supply
When performing a needle biopsy use surgical asepsis?
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What are most common cases in medical and surgical ward?
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