title: Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Haematology, Royal South Hants Hospital, Southampton.
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Williamson
authors.forename: A G
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy / Q000379:methods*; D001853:Bone Marrow / Q000473:pathology; D001856:Bone Marrow Examination; D006801:Humans; D011677:Punctures / Q000379:methods*