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Liver Biopsy is a
procedure in which a small piece of tissue from the patient' s liver
is removed and examined for sign of damage or disease such as
cirrhosis, hepatitis, tumor or cancer.
Preparing for the procedure:
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Patient must refrain from eating or
drinking at least 6 hours before the procedure.
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The radiologist marks the outline of
the liver with the ultrasound machine and injects a
local anesthetic to numb the area.
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During the procedure:
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Patient must exhale completely and
hold their breath about 5-30 seconds while the physician
makes a small incision, then insert the biopsy needle
and retrieve a sample of liver tissue. |
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Physician Patient must remain
perfectly still for a few moments up to about 30 seconds
while the physician acquires the CT data
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After the procedure:
Patient should lie on the right side,
pressed against a pillow filled with sand for 12-24 hours
while under observation at the hospital. The patient will be
closely monitored to prevent possible complications that can
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