Two different types of liver tissue sample can be obtained: wedge and needle biopsy specimens ... and (3) by transjugular catheter. [3] This last procedure is reserved for subjects with severe ...

Results: Sixty-one patients, comprising 39 males and 22 females, had a liver biopsy performed (27 transjugular, 29 percutaneous, four laparoscopic, one not specified). As a result of liver biopsy ...

A percutaneous liver biopsy usually feels like deep pressure and possibly dull pain. Most people do not receive general anesthesia for this test and can communicate with their healthcare team during ...

including the TLAB transvenous liver biopsy system and the Scorpion and Traveler portal vein access sets, along with stents ...