Apparatus and method for performing a transbroncheal biopsy

Details Apparatus and method for performing a transbroncheal biopsy Apparatus and method for performing a transbroncheal biopsy

1990-04-03

1991-10-15

Howell, Kyle L.

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Truss

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128756, 606170, 606172, A61B 1000

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050565290

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and a method for performing a transbroncheal biopsy wherein a bronchoscope is inserted into the lower broncheal tree of a patient, and a manipulator is inserted through the bronchoscope to obtain a specimen cell from the lung. An activator device is connected to the manipulator to move the manipulator through a sequence of steps to obtain the specimen.

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