Abstract
During 1992-1994 we performed 77 needle liver biopsies on ambulatory patients. 59 patients were observed for 6 hours and then released. 15 who lived more than 40 km away and 3 in whom complications were feared were hospitalized. All were released within 24 hours and there were no complications. We conclude that ambulatory needle biopsy of the liver is safe and cost-effective is selected patients.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 451-452, 504 |
Journal | Harefuah |
Volume | 130 |
Issue number | 7 |
State | Published - 1 Apr 1996 |
Externally published | Yes |