Percutaneous Liver Biopsies Guided with Ultrasonography: A Case Series
| Author | Emin Cakmakci | en |
| Author | Kosti Can Caliskan | en |
| Author | Omer Naci Tabakci | en |
| Author | Mehmet Tahtabasi | en |
| Author | Zeki Karpat | en |
| Issued Date | 2013-09-01 | en |
| Abstract | Background: Although liver biopsy is an easy procedure for hospitalized patients and outpatients, some complications may occur. Objectives: To evaluate the efficiency, complications, safety and clinicopathological utility of ultrasonographic-guided percutaneous liver biopsy in diffuse liver disease. Patients and Methods: In our retrospective study, we evaluated ultrasound-assisted needle biopsies that were performed in outpatients from October 2006 to July 2010. The liver biopsies were performed following one-night fasting using the tru-cut biopsy gun (18-20 gauge) after marking the best seen and hypovascular part of the liver, distant enough from the adjacent organs. Results: A total of 1018 patients were referred to our radiology department. Most of the patients had hepatitis B (60.6%). The biopsy specimens were recorded and sent to our pathology department for histopathological examination. Conclusion: According to the results of our series, percutaneous liver biopsy using the tru-cut biopsy gun guided by ultrasonography can be performed safely. We resolve that routine ultrasound of the puncture site is a quick, effective and safe procedure. The complication rate is very low. The US-assisted percutaneous liver biopsy should be used for all cases. | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5812/iranjradiol.13184 | en |
| Keyword | Biopsy | en |
| Keyword | Specimen Handling | en |
| Keyword | Ultrasonography | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | Percutaneous Liver Biopsies Guided with Ultrasonography: A Case Series | en |
| Type | Brief Report | en |
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