Transjugular liver biopsy：initial experience in 12 cases

VernacularTitle:经颈静脉肝穿刺活检术12例
Author: Zelong LUO ; Chao FENG ; Jianbo ZHAO
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: liver biopsy; transjugular liver biopsy; interventional radiology
From: Journal of Interventional Radiology 2015;(5):446-448
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To evaluate the feasibility and safety of transjugular liver biopsy (TJLB) by using LABS 100 liver access and biopsy set (Cook Inc, bloomington, IN, USA). Methods During the period from June 2014 to Sep. 2014, a total of twelve patients received TJLB at authors’ hospital. The clinical data were retrospectively analyzed, and the indications, number of puncturing times, technical success rate, complications, sufficient amount of specimen, etc. were summarized. Results Technical success of TJLB was achieved in all patients, and no procedure- related complications occurred. The mean number of puncturing was 2.8 times, and sufficient amount of specimen for histological examination was obtained in all cases. Conclusion This preliminary result indicates that transjugular liver biopsy with the use of LABS 100 liver access and biopsy set is clinically safe and feasible.