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Also known as: transjugular liver biopsy, percutaneous liver biopsy.
A biopsy is a medical procedure that involves taking a small sample of tissue in order to check for problems.
Sedation or anesthesia are commonly utilized for liver biopsy procedures.
Ultrasound is often used to help guide the physician during these procedures.
Bleeding, infection, or damage to the liver or surrounding structures are all possible risks of percutaneous liver biopsy.
Reviewed by: John M Peters, DO
This page was last updated on: December 18, 2020 05:22 PM