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  • Percutaneous image-guided interventions offer minimally invasive alternatives to surgery for abdominal conditions.
  • Misconceptions about these procedures can lead to delayed treatment and use of more invasive options.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address and clarify common myths regarding percutaneous image-guided interventions.
  • To promote evidence-based utilization of these minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of evidence.
  • Analysis of common misconceptions related to splenic biopsy, antiplatelet use, liver mass puncture, renal biopsy tumor seeding, multiple liver biopsy passes, and liver biopsy in ascites.

Main Results:

  • Splenic biopsy is generally safe.
  • Antiplatelet medications have limited absolute contraindications.
  • Direct liver mass puncture has acceptable bleeding risks.
  • Renal biopsy tumor seeding is rare.
  • Multiple liver biopsy passes are often safe.
  • Liver biopsy in ascites can be performed safely with precautions.

Conclusions:

  • Clarifying these myths can reduce unnecessary treatment delays.
  • Promoting evidence-based use of percutaneous procedures can optimize patient care.
  • Minimally invasive interventions are valuable tools in managing abdominal diseases.