Traditionally, punch biopsy sites have been sutured, but the benefit of this practice has never been scientifically demonstrated. In this prospective, randomized, method-comparison study ...

There are multiple techniques for performing liver biopsies via a celiotomy. Ultimately, the choice of technique is at the ...

Biopsy scars come in different types, depending on the procedure. Whether it’s a punch biopsy, excisional biopsy, or shave ...

The nails were bilateral and symmetrical (Figure 1). Punch biopsy of the dystrophic nail plate using 3-mm skin punch was performed. It was driven down through the nail plate to the periosteum.

Figure 1: Injection of local anesthetic (lidocaine) subcutaneously underneath the marked biopsy site of the skin of a dog. The punch biopsy technique is the most frequently used cutaneous biopsy ...