摘要: Histopathologic evaluation of liver biopsy specimens yields information that is not otherwise obtainable and frequently essential for diagnosing hepatic disease. Percutaneous needle biopsy, laparoscopic surgical each have their own set advantages disadvantages. Care should be taken to ensure an adequate amount tissue collected meaningful histologic evaluation. Because sampling error a limitation multiple lobes biopsied. This article discusses the indications associated risks, disadvantages different techniques, strategies get most useful possible out this process.