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Percutaneous liver biopsy: a safe outpatient procedure
Y K Chawla1, G N Ramesh, U Kaur
1Department of Hepatology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
|January 1, 1990
Summary
Outpatient liver biopsy using Menghini or Trucut needles is safe and effective for 159 patients. This approach reduces hospital bed usage and conserves resources, making it a recommended outpatient procedure.
Area of Science:
- Hepatology
- Gastroenterology
- Minimally Invasive Procedures
Background:
- Liver biopsy is a crucial diagnostic tool for various liver diseases.
- Inpatient procedures for liver biopsy can strain hospital resources.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the safety and efficacy of percutaneous liver biopsy as an outpatient procedure.
- To assess the feasibility of using Menghini or Trucut needles in an outpatient setting.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective analysis of 159 patients undergoing percutaneous liver biopsy.
- Procedures performed using Menghini or Trucut needles.
- Data collected over a 3.5-year period.
Main Results:
- No major complications were reported in any of the 159 patients.
- The percutaneous liver biopsy was successfully performed as an outpatient procedure for all participants.
Conclusions:
- Percutaneous liver biopsy is a safe and viable outpatient procedure.
- Adopting an outpatient model can significantly reduce hospital bed occupancy.
- This approach offers economic benefits by optimizing hospital resource utilization.