Safety of blind liver biopsy.
Indian J Pediatr
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2004 Oct; 71(10): 899-901
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en Inglés
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-83398
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The aim of the study was to observe the safety of blind liver biopsy in children.METHODS:
One hundred fifteen consecutive liver biopsies in hospitalized children were evaluated retrospectively. Using a standard percussion technique biopsy sites were chosen and through intercostal space blind liver biopsies were performed by TruCut biopsy needle.RESULTS:
The first biopsy sample was considered macroscopically adequate in 94.8% of cases. A definitive histological diagnosis was possible in 99.1% of cases. Sixty nine children were more than 5 years of age and of these 8 (11.6%) complained of pain at the biopsy site. External hemorrhage from the biopsy site was seen in 1 (0.9%) case but no sign of internal hemorrhage was detected during the 24 hours follow up period. No child died following the procedure.CONCLUSION:
Blind liver biopsy in the studied hospitalized children was found to be a safe procedure.
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Asunto principal:
Biopsia con Aguja
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Recién Nacido
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Niño
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Preescolar
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Estudios Retrospectivos
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Adolescente
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Lactante
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio observacional
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Indian J Pediatr
Año:
2004
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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