Microbiopsy engineered for minimally invasive and suture-free sub-millimetre skin sampling

We describe the development of a sub-millimetre skin punch biopsy device for minimally invasive and suture-free skin sampling for molecular diagnosis and research. Conventional skin punch biopsies range from 2-4 mm in diameter. Local anaesthesia is required and sutures are usually used to close the...

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Main Authors: Lin, Lynlee L, Prow, Tarl W, Raphael, Anthony P, Harrold III, Robert L, Primiero, Clare A, Ansaldo, Alexander B, Soyer, H Peter
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: F1000Research 2013
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3907159/