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Skin biopsy – punch biopsy
British Small Animal Veterinary Association , 255 (2024); https://doi.org/10.22233/9781913859145.2.62
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Skin biopsy – punch biopsy
- From: BSAVA Guide to Procedures in Small Animal Practice
- Item: Procedures A to Z, pp 255 - 256
- DOI: 10.22233/9781913859145.2.62
- Copyright: © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
- Publication Date: March 2024
Abstract
Punch biopsy is used to obtain full-thickness skin samples in cases of diffuse dermatosis.
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Procedure video: Skin biopsy – punch biopsy
This video shows how to obtain skin samples using a punch biopsy technique. Please note that, for filming purposes, this procedure was performed on a cadaver. Appropriate aseptic techniques should be employed when performing this procedure.