Liver wedge biopsy in chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) using an automatic stapling device.
Liver wedge biopsies were taken from 10 chimpanzees using an automatic stapling instrument. The procedure provided sufficient quantities of liver tissue for cell culture, provided excellent hemostasis and reduced surgery time.
D000818:Animals; D001706:Biopsy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000662:veterinary*; D008099:Liver / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D002679:Pan troglodytes / Q000601:surgery*; D013528:Surgical Staplers / Q000662:veterinary*