作者: Kristin Loening MacArthur , George Y. Wu
DOI: 10.1007/978-1-59745-044-7_22
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摘要: Liver disease can now be evaluated by a variety of advanced serological and imaging methods. However, histological assessment continues to provide valuable diagnostic prognostic information that cannot obtained in any other way. Many physicians have tended hesitant perform liver biopsies due the inherent risks procedure. when performed correctly, biopsy is safe invaluable tool for clinical decision-making, especially complex conditions involve liver. This chapter will discuss indications contraindications biopsy, step-by-step approach decision-making process with detailed instructions technical tips, offer practical effective performance ultrasound-guided percutaneous biopsy.