Biopsy with thermally-responsive untethered microtools.
basic_science · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1002/adma.201203348 and PMC identifier 3832625.
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Abstract
Thermally activated, untethered microgrippers can reach narrow conduits in the body and be used to excise tissue for diagnostic analyses. As depicted in the figure, the feasibility of an in vivo biopsy of the porcine bile duct using untethered microgrippers is demonstrated.
Medical subject headings
- Bile Ducts
- Robotics