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. 1978 Jan;74(1):101-2.

Percutaneous biopsy of the liver as a procedure for outpatients

C M Knauer
  • PMID: 618416

Percutaneous biopsy of the liver as a procedure for outpatients

C M Knauer. Gastroenterology. 1978 Jan.

Abstract

Hepatic biopsy was performed in 107 outpatients and 68 inpatients in the last 18 months at this hospital. Only 1 patient had a complication; he bled from the biopsy site, The minimal cost saved per patient was $153.00. Biopsy of the liver in outpatients is both safe and economical.

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