Digestive Disease Biopsies

An image-guided biopsy consists of the placement of a biopsy needle through the patient's skin into an organ of interest using imaging for guidance.

A liver biopsy lets the doctor get a tiny piece of your liver to test. The doctor examines this piece with a microscope to find the cause of your liver disease.

Percutaneous biopsies are when samples are obtained through precise needle punctures into different organs of the abdomen.

Ultrasound or CT is used to determine the site of entry of a needle through the skin. The area is cleaned & local anesthetic administered.