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… Needle Puncture and Aspiration of Sinus Contents On this page: Overview Why It … For this test, the sinus cavity is punctured with a needle, and a sample of the sinus contents is obtained. A … with saline solution. Why It Is Done Needle puncture and aspiration of the sinus may be needed when a person has …
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… Aspiration of the Bursa On this page: Treatment Overview … be diagnosed and treated by drawing the fluid out with a needle and syringe (aspiration). Fluid often builds up in … be diagnosed and treated by drawing the fluid out with a needle and syringe (aspiration). Fluid often builds up in …
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… Vacuum Aspiration On this page: Surgery Overview What to Expect Why … Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview In vacuum aspiration, a doctor uses gentle suction to remove the … of the uterus. There are two methods of vacuum (or suction) aspiration. Manual vacuum aspiration involves the use of a …
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… Needle Biopsy of the Liver On this page: Test Overview Why … "through the skin." Sometimes this procedure is called aspiration biopsy or fine-needle aspiration. You will get medicine to help you …
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… Accidental Needle Sticks On this page: Overview … getting a disease like hepatitis or HIV from an accidental needle stick. But it doesn't happen often. Most of the time, the person on whom the needle was used doesn't have hepatitis, HIV, or another …
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… Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy On this page: Test Overview Why It Is … takes out a small amount of bone marrow fluid through a needle. Bone marrow biopsy uses a needle to take out a small amount of bone with the marrow …
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… Needle Aponeurotomy for Dupuytren's Disease On this page: … Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Needle aponeurotomy (say "ap-uh-noo-RAH-tuh-mee") is a … disease . This procedure may also be called percutaneous needle fasciotomy. The procedure can be done in your …
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… Needle Punctures for Health Reasons On this page: Overview … Blood draw puncture site The puncture wound caused by a needle stick for a blood sample or to donate blood usually … intravenous fluids or medicine directly into the vein, a needle attached to an intravenous (IV) catheter is inserted …
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… sample will be looked at under a microscope for problems. Fine-needle aspiration biopsy. Your doctor inserts a thin needle into a …
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… will depend on the size and location of the abnormal area. Fine needle breast biopsy. Your doctor inserts a thin needle into … an MRI may be used to find the exact site for the biopsy. Fine needle breast biopsy Your doctor numbs your skin with a …
