what are the names of the needles used for liver biopsies. I am looking for a word that sounds like Menopti?

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2006-11-08 14:29:26 · 2 answers · asked by doodlebugtaylyn 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases

A Menghini style needle?

2006-11-08 14:43:54 · answer #1 · answered by Teri {A Proud Mommy!} 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Trucut needle and Menghini's needle.Trucut needle cuts a piece of tissue. Menghini's needle is used with a syringe containing normal saline.

2006-11-09 03:43:45 · answer #2 · answered by yakkydoc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋