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Bioptome

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A bioptome is a small pincer-shaped cutting/grasping instrument used in medicine for taking endomyocardial biopsy specimens of the heart muscle following heart transplantation in rejection monitoring and for diagnosing some diseases of the heart.[1]

Technique

It is flexible and usually operated under the guidance of fluoroscopy or echocardiography.[1][2]

History

Since 1962, many modifications to the device and techniques in its use have been made.[3][4]

References

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