[2] A stiff steel needle for fine needle aspiration biopsy is the 'core' of this biopsy instrument. The needle is manipulated by a handle piston in the biopsy handle (Fig. 1).

Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy: Equipment and Technique Peter Vilmann; Adrian Săftoiu Disclosures J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2006;21 (11):1646-1655.

A fine-needle aspiration biopsy is performed in a doctor's office. The ACS says that the needle is inserted into your breast while you're lying still on your back, and the entire procedure takes ...

Dr. Brett practices general endocrinology and diabetes and has additional certification in neck ultrasound and fine-needle aspiration biopsy, which she performs regularly in the office.

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