Abstract
Transjugular liver biopsy (TJLB) was performed in six patients in whom percutaneous liver biopsy was contraindicated because of coagulation disorder and / or ascites. An adequate biopsy allowing histological diagnosis was obtained in all six patients (100%). Major complications were none. TJLB is a valuable diagnostic technique when percutaneous liver biopsy is considered unsafe.
| Original language | English (UK) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 170-172 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| Publication status | Published - 2000 |
Keywords
- Biopsy
- Diagnosis
- Jugular vein
- Liver
- Technology