Trucut needle biopsy through superior orbital fissure for the diagnosis of rabies.

Tong, T R; Leung, K M; Lee, K C; Lam, A W · Lancet

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Necropsy diagnosis of rabies can be done by taking a brain biopsy specimen with a trucut needle inserted through the superior orbital fissure into the cranial cavity. This technique reduces the number of personnel who require post-exposure prophylaxis and avoids full necropsy if the deceased's relatives are opposed.

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