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Subject:
The Differences in Technique between Autopsy & Biopsy
Category: Health > Conditions and Diseases Asked by: probonopublico-ga List Price: $5.00 |
Posted:
31 Mar 2004 05:39 PST
Expires: 31 Mar 2004 07:56 PST Question ID: 322925 |
I was given a blow-by-blow account of a Post Mortem the other day (and I didn't faint once). It has now occurred to me to enquire what happens when a specimen is sent to the Lab for either an Autopsy or a Biopsy ... Are the techniques different in some way and, if so, how? Many thanks. |
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Re: The Differences in Technique between Autopsy & Biopsy
From: s3com-ga on 31 Mar 2004 06:53 PST |
Biopsy: will remove a VERY SMALL PEICE (or sample), even from a liver. Autopsy: will remove any samples, even whole organs. What is an Autopsy? An autopsy is a detailed form of medical inspection of the body, performed by a Forensic Pathologist, to determine the presence, nature and extent of any disease or damage in order to ascertain the cause of death. Samples of blood and tissue will be taken for analysis. In some cases, the Coroner may require whole organs to be retained for a more thorough examination or specialist testing. If this is necessary the senior next of kin will be advised by the Coroner's office. What is a biopsy? A biopsy is a minor surgical procedure which involves making a small incision to remove a sample of nerve, skin, muscle or tissue for examination. What is a liver biopsy? A liver biopsy is a medical procedure. Your doctor will remove a very small piece (or sample) of your liver. Your liver sample will be sent to a laboratory to be studied. You should not have to stay in the hospital longer than four to six hours after the biopsy. A liver biopsy is usually not painful. However, you will still need to avoid certain kinds of physical activity for one to two weeks after the biopsy so that your body can heal. regards. |
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Re: The Differences in Technique between Autopsy & Biopsy
From: probonopublico-ga on 31 Mar 2004 07:56 PST |
Hi, s3com, & Many Thanks! You've answered my question PERFECTLY and, unfortunately, I am unable to reward you with either (or both) of the conventional Google methods EXCEPT Possibly in future should you ever become a Researcher ... Warmest regards Bryan |
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