Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Liver Biopsy – Agrawal Gastrocare Center Indore
What is Liver Biopsy
A liver biopsy is a medical test that involves removing a small sample of tissue from the liver for analysis. The procedure is typically done using a needle, which is inserted through the skin and into the liver to collect the tissue sample.
Liver biopsy is often used to diagnose conditions such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, and liver cancer. It can also be used to monitor the progression of liver disease and to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment. Your doctor can help determine if a liver biopsy is necessary for your individual case and can discuss the risks and benefits with you.
Endoscopic Ultrasound
To examine the digestive tract and nearby organs. Endoscopic ultrasound is a medical test that combines endoscopy and ultrasound imaging to visualize the organs and tissues inside the body. During the procedure, a thin, flexible tube called an endoscope is passed through the mouth and down into the digestive tract.
Endoscopic ultrasound can be used to diagnose conditions such as cancer, cysts, and gallstones, as well as to guide biopsies or other treatments. It is a safe and effective procedure, but it does carry some risks, such as bleeding or infection.
Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Liver Biopsy
Endoscopic ultrasound-guided liver biopsy is a medical procedure that combines endoscopy and ultrasound imaging to obtain a tissue sample from the liver.
At the end of the endoscope, a small ultrasound examination is used to produce images of the liver, allowing the doctor to guide a biopsy needle into the liver and collect a tissue sample.
The procedure is typically done under sedation to minimize discomfort. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided liver biopsy can be used to diagnose a variety of liver conditions, including hepatitis, cirrhosis, and liver cancer.
Endoscopic ultrasound-guided liver biopsy does carry some risks, such as bleeding, infection, and perforation of the digestive tract. However, these risks are generally low and can be minimized with careful preparation and monitoring.
Your doctor can help determine if endoscopic ultrasound-guided liver biopsy is necessary for your individual case and can discuss the risks and benefits with you.
Dr. Amit Agarwal
Director & Gastroenterologist Consultant
Agarwal Gastrocare Center Indore