Optimizing Needle Direction During Transjugular Liver Biopsy Provides Superior Biopsy Specimens

摘要

Transjugular liver biopsy (TJLB) is commonly performed for staging of liver fibrosis and cirrhosis among patients with coagulopathy and/or ascites. We hypothesized that device orientation during needle firing influences hepatic tissue apposition with the specimen notch and specimen quality.