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Cytology brushes designed to scrape and collect cells from the biliary and/or pancreatic tract through a standard cannula/sphincterotome or the working channel of a choledochoscope or duodenoscope. These brushes usually consist of a cluster of bristles attached to a wire, possibly surrounded by a plastic sleeve, that runs back to a handle for external brush manipulation. The characteristics of endoscopic biliary brushes, including diameter and length, should match one or more models of endoscopes; these brushes may be intended for reuse or, more frequently, for single use.
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