In order to more clearly understand the problem with is affecting your liver, a liver biopsy has been recommended. The biopsy will be taken with a needle and will be done as an outpatient. The site for the biopsy will be on your right side, halfway between your armpit and the lower portion of your rib cage. You will stay in the hospital for 3 to 4 hours, Your blood pressure and pulse will be monitored and your blood count will be rechecked approximately 3 hours after the biopsy to ensure that there are no signs of bleeding. The results of the biopsy will be discussed with you at the time of your recheck appointment.
The benefits of the procedure are:
Instructions:
HAVING READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE ABOVE, I FEEL THAT THE BENEFITS OF THIS PROCEDURE OUTWEIGH THE RISKS. I HAVE DISCUSSED THE RISKS, AND BENEFITS WITH DR. STUART AND HAVE BEEN GIVEN AMPLE OPPORTUNITY TO ASK QUESTIONS.
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