[Use of histoacryl tissue adhesive in iliac crest biopsy]

In the up to now most customary methods of the biopsy of the iliac crest it was usual to shut the incision of the skin necessary for the intervention after having finished the biopsy with a clamp or a suture, which, as a rule could be removed together with a fracture bandage covering all only after a week, which on principle made necessary a repeated consultation of the physician. The restrictions in the development of physical activities or in the settlement of hygienic necessities (prohibition of shower and bath) showed that these methods are unsuitable for the diagnostic interests in sports medicine. Therefore on 41 test persons or patients 44 biopsies were performed with a modified technique after Jamshidi and Swaim, using histoacryl tissue adhesive as closure of a wound. The course without complications and the shortening of the time up to the removal of the protective bandage to 2-3 days show, that this technique is suited also for the application in sports medicine and in so-called "risk biopsies".