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Muscles of the Eye

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Human Skeletal Muscle Biopsy Procedures Using the Modified Bergström Technique

Human Skeletal Muscle Biopsy Procedures Using the Modified Bergström Technique

Published on: September 10, 2014

Sutureless extraocular muscle biopsy technique.

Tom Kornhauser¹, Ahed Imtirat¹, Jaime Levy¹

¹Department of Ophthalmology, Soroka University Medical Center, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva - Israel.

European Journal of Ophthalmology

|January 28, 2017

Summary

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A novel sutureless technique for extraocular muscle (EOM) biopsy using a disposable punch biopsy provides an adequate specimen for analysis without compromising eye function or appearance.

Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Surgical Techniques

Background:

Extraocular muscle (EOM) biopsies are crucial for diagnosing various ocular conditions.
Existing biopsy methods can be invasive and may lead to complications.

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