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Transjugular Liver Biopsy - Valley Regional Hospital

Categories

Scan or Test

Liver

Biopsy

Attachment

Last Update

August 1, 2022

Extension

.pdf

Print Code

WN85-1923

Language

English

Location

Valley Regional Hospital

Creator

Interventional Radiology Provincial Committee

A transjugular liver biopsy is done to remove a small piece of tissue from your liver using a thin needle to be looked at under a microscope. This pamphlet looks at what to expect, how to get ready for a liver biopsy, and follow-up care.

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