Placement of liver biopsy needle
A liver biopsy is done using a long needle inserted between two of
the right lower ribs. The needle removes a small sample of liver tissue. The
tissue sample is sent to a lab and looked at under a microscope to see if there
are any liver problems.
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine | | Specialist Medical Reviewer | C. Dale Mercer, MD, FRCSC, FACS - General Surgery | | Last Updated | August 14, 2008 |
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Last Updated: August 14, 2008 |
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Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
C. Dale Mercer, MD, FRCSC, FACS - General Surgery |
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