Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy.
Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy have a central place in the diagnosis of haematological disorders. Marrow procedures have a reputation for being unpleasant and painful but when performed carefully, with appropriate use of local anaesthetic and intravenous sedation, they should hold no fears for the patient.
Williamson
P J
PJ
Department of Haematology, Royal South Hants Hospital, Southampton.
Smith
A G
AG
D001706:Biopsy / Q000379:methods*; D001853:Bone Marrow / Q000473:pathology; D001856:Bone Marrow Examination; D006801:Humans; D011677:Punctures / Q000379:methods*