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Bone marrow aspiration



Bone marrow aspiration
Bone marrow aspiration
Sternum - view of the outside (anterior)
Sternum - view of the outside (anterior)


Bone marrow aspiration

Alternative Names:

Iliac crest tap; Sternal tap
What the risks are:

There may be some bleeding at the puncture site. More serious risks, such as serious bleeding or infection, are very rare.




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