Hong R, Pellett J W
J Pediatr Surg. 1978 Aug;13(4):427-8. doi: 10.1016/s0022-3468(78)80470-9.
To more fully characterize immunodeficiency states, thymic biopsies add useful information. The transcervical technique is simple and does not require a sternal-splitting procedure. The thymus was much larger than anticipated in 12 of 12 cases so far biopsied, including six cases of severe combined immunodeficiency. A sample of 2-3 gm was readily removed. A slight wound infection was encountered in only one instance; no generalized septic episode resulted.
为了更全面地描述免疫缺陷状态，胸腺活检可提供有用信息。经颈技术简单，无需胸骨劈开手术。在迄今为止活检的12例病例中，胸腺比预期的要大得多，其中包括6例严重联合免疫缺陷病例。很容易取出2 - 3克的样本。仅在1例中出现了轻微的伤口感染；未导致全身性败血症发作。
