Placement of liver biopsy needle
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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 |
| Last updated: | August 14, 2008 |
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| Reviewed By: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine, C. Dale Mercer, MD, FRCSC, FACS - General Surgery |
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