Image-guided liver biopsy

Image-guided liver biopsy - Causes and Risk Factors

The liver biopsy procedure is usually safe in majority of patients. But, there is a small but serious risk of bleeding from the liver which may be potentially life threatening and may require additional treatments.

Vascular and Interventional Radiology

Article contributed by Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Singapore General Hospital

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Dr Kristen Alexa Lee

Senior Consultant

MD Board Certified IR/DR (US)

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