Placement of Liver Biopsy NeedleA liver biopsy is done using a 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. ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerE. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerMichel M. Murr, MD - General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery Current as ofOctober 14, 2016 Current as of:
October 14, 2016 Author:
Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine & Michel M. Murr, MD - General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery |
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