Indications and usefulness of nerve biopsy.
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چکیده
P rogress in neurophysiology and neurogenetics as well as previous neuropathological findings have all improved our knowledge of the pathophysiological characteristics of peripheral nerve disorders. Thanks to these improvements, the indications of nerve biopsy have decreased during the past decade, making this invasive procedure unnecessary in the vast majority of patients with peripheral neuropathy.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Archives of neurology
دوره 59 10 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2002