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Interventional Radiology: Transjugular Liver Biopsy: How to prepare and what to expect - 06/2023

Interventional Radiology: Transjugular Liver Biopsy: How to prepare and what to expect
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Abstract

This handout explains percutaneous and transjugular liver biopsies, which involve taking a sample of tissue from inside the veins of the liver. Included are how the procedures are done, how to prepare, what to expect, possible risks, and how to get the results.

Author
Interventional Radiology
Publisher
University of Washington Medical Center
Date Published (original date)
2006
Revision Date
06/2023
General Subject
Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
Specific Subject/Keyword
Biopsy
Interventional Radiology
Liver Diseases and Disorders
Languages
English
Record ID
3303