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Liver biopsy under hypnosis.

P C Adams1, P G Stenn

  • 1Department of Medicine and Psychiatry, University Hospital, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada.

Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology
|September 1, 1992
PubMed
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Hypnosis effectively prepared two patients for percutaneous liver biopsy, even those with severe anxiety or local anesthetic allergies. This technique allowed for cooperative procedures with no reported pain, suggesting its utility in patient preparation.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Procedures
  • Psychological Interventions

Background:

  • Percutaneous liver biopsy is an invasive procedure that can cause significant patient anxiety.
  • Anxiety and allergies to local anesthetics can complicate liver biopsy procedures.

Observation:

  • Two patients with pre-existing anxiety and local anesthetic allergy underwent percutaneous liver biopsy under hypnosis.
  • One patient received no local anesthetic, while the other received 1% lidocaine.
  • Both patients were cooperative during the procedure and reported no pain.

Findings:

  • Hypnosis successfully prepared patients for percutaneous liver biopsy, ensuring cooperation and comfort.
  • The procedure was completed without complications in both cases.

Implications:

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  • Hypnosis may be a valuable tool for managing patient anxiety and improving tolerance for percutaneous liver biopsy.
  • Carefully selected patients can benefit from hypnosis as a pre-procedural intervention for liver biopsy.