Absorbable cyst brushes [Elektronisk resurs]

• Cytobrushes are used for low-invasive sample collection and screening in multiple diseases, with a significant impact on early detection, prevention, and diagnosis. This study focuses on improving the safety of cell brushing in hard-to-reach locations by exploring brush construction from absorbable materials. We investigated the efficacy of loop brushes made of absorbable suture wires of Chirlac, Chirasorb, Monocryl, PDS II, Vicryl Rapid, Glycolon, and Catgut during their operation in conjunction with fine-needle aspiration in an artificial cyst model. PDS II brushes demonstrated the highest efficiency, while Monocryl and Catgut also provided a significant brushing effect. Efficient brushes portrayed higher flexural rigidity than their counterparts, and their efficiency was inversely proportional to their plastic deformation by the needle. Our results open avenues for safer cell biopsies in hard-to-reach locations by utilizing brushes composed of absorbable materials. 

Ämnesord

Engineering and Technology  (hsv)

Medical Engineering  (hsv)

Medical Equipment Engineering  (hsv)

Teknik och teknologier  (hsv)

Medicinteknik  (hsv)

Medicinsk apparatteknik  (hsv)

Medical Materials  (hsv)

Medicinska material och protesteknik  (hsv)

Medicinsk teknologi  (kth)

Medical Technology  (kth)

Genre

government publication  (marcgt)

Indexterm och SAB-rubrik

Cancer

Cysts

Diagnostics

Cell biopsy

Cell brush

Loop brush

Absorbable materials

Fine Needle Aspiration

Endoscopic Ultrasound