Re: Trans-jugular or transvenous biopsy - clotting

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You say " I don't know what a trans-jugular biopsy is. "

The exerpt, below, talks about transjugular / transvenous biopsies. I had one

done about a year ago. Eight years ago I had a percutaneous liver biopsy, the

more common kind.

Taken

from:http://uwmedicine.washington.edu/PatientCare/MedicalSpecialties/SpecialtyCa\

re/UWMEDICALCENTER/Radiology/transjugularliverbiopsy.htm

" The most common way to get the liver sample is through a percutaneous liver

biopsy. During this procedure, a small needle is inserted into the liver

through the skin of the chest or abdomen. The special needle retains a small “

worm-like†segment of the liver that can be studied in the lab.

Putting a needle through the skin into the liver can cause problems for

people who have bleeding problems, as is often the case in liver disease.

Another

way to obtain the liver specimen is a transjugular liver biopsy. This

procedure, also called a transvenous biopsy, may be required when the patient

has a

significant problem with blood clotting or a large amount of fluid within the

abdomen. "

Obviously, I don't know whether a transjugular biopsy would be appropriate

for you. It does sound like something to ask your doctor about. Incidentally,

a transjugular biopsy done while one is sedated. I was very, very faintly

aware that something was happening, but I wasn't at all uncomfortable or

disturbed. I woke up feeling well and rested. I was kept in the hospital

overnight, for

observation. I felt fine afterwards.

Best wishes.

Harper

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