| Small gauge gelfoam plug liver biopsy in high risk patients: safety and diagnostic value. | |
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PMID: 8826724 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The performance of a percutaneous core biopsy of the liver may be contraindicated in patients at higher risk of haemorrhage. In this clinical setting, gelfoam plug embolization of the needle track has been proposed to minimize haemorrhagic complications of biopsy. In the present study, gelfoam plug liver biopsy was performed in 51 consecutive patients at increased risk of haemorrhage. An 18 gauge spring-loaded disposable cutting needle was used through a 4 French sheath. The biopsy track was embolized by three to four gelfoam pledgets. In every patients, the cores of hepatic tissue were adequate for histopathological diagnosis. There were no fatalities and no serious complications. Gelfoam plug liver biopsy using this needle and sheath in combination appears to be a safe procedure and produces diagnostic cores for histological analysis. This method represents an alternative to transjugular liver biopsy and is technically more straight-forward to perform. |
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Authors:
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C A Fandrich; R P Davies; P M Hall |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Australasian radiology Volume: 40 ISSN: 0004-8461 ISO Abbreviation: Australas Radiol Publication Date: 1996 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1996-11-19 Completed Date: 1996-11-19 Revised Date: 2009-11-11 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0047441 Medline TA: Australas Radiol Country: AUSTRALIA |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 230-4 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, Flinders University of South Australia, Australia. |
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Adolescent Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Biopsy, Needle / instrumentation* Female Gelatin Sponge, Absorbable* Hemorrhage / blood, prevention & control Hemostatic Techniques / instrumentation* Humans Liver / pathology* Liver Diseases / blood, pathology* Male Middle Aged Platelet Count Risk Factors |
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