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. 1997 Aug;204(2):369-72.
doi: 10.1148/radiology.204.2.9240522.

Transjugular liver biopsy with an automated device

M Kardache  1 , P Soyer, M Boudiaf, B Cochand-Priollet, J P Pelage, R Rymer
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Transjugular liver biopsy with an automated device

M Kardache et al. Radiology. 1997 Aug.

Abstract

Purpose: To determine the potential for use of an automated device for transjugular liver biopsy.

Materials and methods: In 29 consecutive patients with liver dysfunction in whom percutaneous transperitoneal biopsy was contraindicated because of thrombocytopenia, severe coagulopathy, or marked ascites, transjugular liver biopsy was performed with an 18-gauge automated device. Histopathologic specimens were quantitatively and qualitatively analyzed. Complications related to the biopsy procedure were noted.

Results: In all patients, an adequate biopsy specimen (mean length, 12.0 mm +/- 5.5; range, 5.0-20.0 mm) was obtained during a single pass. In all tissue samples, a confident histopathologic diagnosis was made. Additional information was obtained in 15 patients with cirrhosis who had coexisting diffuse hepatic disease. No complications related to the procedure were noted.

Conclusion: Use of an automated biopsy device is recommended for transjugular liver biopsy, as it enables safe acquisition of high-quality hepatic tissue samples.

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