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The use of the transvaginal automated spring‐loaded puncture device transabdominally
Author(s) -
TimorTritsch I. E.,
Monteagudo A.
Publication year - 1993
Publication title -
ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.202
H-Index - 141
eISSN - 1469-0705
pISSN - 0960-7692
DOI - 10.1046/j.1469-0705.1993.03010042.x
Subject(s) - medicine , transvaginal ultrasound , spring (device) , obstetrics and gynaecology , ultrasound , surgery , radiology , medical physics , pregnancy , mechanical engineering , engineering , genetics , biology
Transabdominal use of a software integrated, automated, spring‐loaded transvaginal puncture device is described. This device allows accurate, high‐velocity needle placement into sonographically targeted areas under continuous direct vision without the use of local anesthesia. Successful use of the device in seven cases is described. Copyright © 1993 International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology