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1 UC San Diego Health System Patient Information Sheet: Liver Biopsy What is a Liver Biopsy? A liver biopsy is a procedure where a qualified doctor (typically a hepatologist, radiologist or gastroenterologist) uses a special needle to get a small sample of your liver tissue to look at under a microscope. This liver tissue allows the doctor to see if your liver is healthy or to better understand why you have liver damage or disease, and how severe any damage is. Using the results from the liver biopsy, your doctor will assess: The degree of liver inflammation or damage (grade) The extent of scar tissue or fibrosis (stage) Presence and extent of fatty liver or other metabolic liver diseases The cause of abnormal liver tests, if not already known Occasionally, a guided biopsy is performed of a liver mass or spot to see if it is cancer How is a Liver Biopsy Performed? There are two main ways to perform a liver biopsy. Your doctor will discuss with you which kind of biopsy is best for you. The most common way uses a special needle to remove the tissue through a very small incision in the skin along the right chest wall. Less often, the doctor performs a liver biopsy through a vein in your neck (transjugular approach) or may place the biopsy needle in another location in the abdomen to reach the liver (surgical approach). 1
2 What are the Risks of a Liver Biopsy? Generally liver biopsy is a safe procedure, however some risks include: Pain: One out of four people have pain right after the procedure (usually lasts five to 20 minutes). One out of 100 people have pain for one to seven days after the procedure. One out of 1,000 has long-term, right, upper abdominal pain after the procedure Bleeding: Significant bleeding that requires hospitalization and possibly a blood transfusion happens in fewer than one out of 1,000 to 3,000 patients Bile leak: can occur, however the risk level is unknown Perforation of other organs such as colon, kidney or lung: far fewer than one out of 1,000 because our biopsies are ultrasound guided Heart or lung problems from anesthesia: fewer than one out of 3,000 Allergic reaction to lidocaine: fewer than one in 3,000 Severe complications such as shock or something requiring surgery or interventional radiology to treat or stop bleeding, or manage bile leak or organ perforation: less than one in 6,000 Death: less than one in 12,000 Scheduling Liver biopsy was ordered by your provider. It will be approved by your insurance and scheduled by the liver clinic or the liver center. You will receive a phone call and a letter confirming the biopsy date and time. If you do not receive a phone call or a letter within two weeks, please call UC San Diego Health Systemʼs Call Center at Before the Procedure Six hours before the procedure: stop eating foods or liquids that you cannot see through. You can drink clear liquids such as apple juice, Gatorade, ginger ale or water. 2
3 Three hours before the procedure: Do not drink anything. Your doctor may give you additional instructions for this procedure. Please read them carefully. Bring the completed medication reconciliation form and the completed medical history form with you to check-in. Medication Note: One week before the procedure: Stop taking aspirin and NSAIDs (such as Advil, Motrin, Aleve, ibuprofen, naproxen, etc). You may take acetaminophen (Tylenol). Stop taking herbal and other supplements, such as fish oil and Ginkgo. If you take a blood thinner such as Coumadin (warfarin) or Plavix (clopidogrel), please discuss with your prescribing doctor whether you can stop taking this medication prior to the procedure (usually five days before). On the day of procedure: If you have diabetes, do not take your diabetes medications on the day of your procedure because you will not be eating (fasting). Take other medications that are prescribed to you, such as those for high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, seizures or pain medications. 3
4 Where Do I Go To For My Liver Biopsy? Liver biopsies are performed at UC San Diego Medical Center; however, your insurance company may mandate that your liver biopsy be performed at another facility. 4
5 5 Liver Biopsy
6 On the Day of the Procedure Please arrive one hour prior to your scheduled procedure. Come to the hospital with someone who can drive you home such as a family member or a friend. You may not drive or take a cab home alone after this procedure. Bring your insurance information and a list (or the bottles) of medications you are taking including vitamins, over-the-counter medications and herbal supplements. The doctor will do an ultrasound immediately before or during the procedure to find the best location near your liver to perform the biopsy. Signing the consent form: The doctor explains the procedure to you and asks you to sign a consent form stating that you understand the procedure as well as the risks, the benefits and the alternatives to the procedure. This is a good time to ask questions and share any concerns you may have. If you have any questions about your liver biopsy, contact your doctor or the UC San Diego Health Systemʼs Call Center at Plan to stay for at least two hours and for up to four hours after your biopsy. During the Procedure The Registered Nurse (RN) places an intravenous line (IV) in your arm. The IV allows the doctor or RN to give you medications for your comfort. During this time, the RN may also draw blood if needed. You are placed on monitors that measure your blood pressure, pulse and oxygen levels. The doctor will ask you to lie flat with your right arm above your head. Then your doctor may do an ultrasound to find the best place for the biopsy. The doctor cleans the area for the biopsy and injects a local anesthetic around the insertion site. He or she will instruct you on breathing during the biopsy and when to hold your breath. You may request to be given oral or intravenous sedatives immediately before your procedure after meeting with the doctor. Please notify the scheduling staff and the nursing staff if you would prefer to be given the sedatives to allow for sufficient planning. 6
7 What Happens After My Procedure? After the biopsy, you will have your blood pressure, pulse and oxygen levels checked often. Your nurse will check the biopsy insertion site for any signs of bleeding. You will be allowed to drink fluids if your condition is stable. However, some patients may be asked not to eat or drink for two hours after the procedure. Your blood may be drawn after the procedure to make sure everything is normal and it is safe for you to go home. The biopsy insertion site will be covered by an adhesive bandage. The bandage can be removed after 48 hours at your home by you or a family member. You will receive detailed instructions about how to care for yourself at home from your doctor and the nursing staff. Do not take any aspirin or pain medication (specifically any non-steroidal antiinflammatory, such as ibuprofen or naproxen) for one week after liver biopsy unless otherwise told by your doctor. Acetaminophen up to 2g/day (Tylenol ES 4 tab) is safe to take. Please do not mix with alcohol and other medication containing acetaminophen. When you are ready to go home, your nurse will review a copy of your home care instructions with you. These instructions will have any changes in medications and a phone number to contact your doctor. Call your doctor and go to the closest emergency department (ED) if you experience any of the following symptoms: Increased pain in the stomach, shoulder or chest Bleeding from the biopsy site that is more than a teaspoon Weakness, dizziness or lightheadedness that affects your ability to stand or walk Shortness of breath that is not corrected in less than two minutes Fever or shaking chills Any vomiting of blood or passing blood in your stool 7
8 If you have a new symptom or problem and you cannot reach your practitioner, go to the nearest ED to be evaluated When Will I Get the Results of My Liver Biopsy? The final results of your biopsy are usually available to your doctor within seven days. Your doctor will discuss the results at your follow-up appointment. Please make sure you have a follow-up appointment scheduled. If you do not have an appointment, please call UC San Diego Health Systemʼs Call Center at to make one. If there are any concerns regarding your liver biopsy, your doctor will give you a call. More Ways to Learn Go to liverfoundation.org/abouttheliver/info/liverbiopsy Visit the Society of Interventional Radiology website at scvir.org 8
9 Common Patient Questions Question: What is a liver biopsy? Answer: A liver biopsy is a procedure where a qualified doctor uses a special needle to get a sample of your liver tissue to examine under a microscope. Question: Is a liver biopsy procedure painful? Answer: During the liver biopsy procedure, the doctor injects a local anesthetic around the insertion site in your abdomen or neck for your comfort. There is some mild pain associated with this injection. You will be given additional medication in your IV to ensure that you are comfortable if you request this. Approximately 20 percent of the time, abdominal or right chest or right shoulder pain will be experienced. This pain typically resolves in two hours or less. Occasionally pain medications may be required for up to one week after this procedure. It is very rare that any pain will be present long-term after a liver biopsy. Rarely, severe pain is experienced that will require a hospital stay for infusion of pain medications. Question: What are the risks of a liver biopsy? Answer: The most common event is pain, as described above. Rarely, less than one in 2000, people will have bleeding after the liver biopsy that requires treatment with a blood transfusion or surgery. The risk of organ perforation is extremely low and we describe the risk of death after this procedure as less than one in 12,000 patients. Bile leaks have also been described after liver biopsy but are so rare that a rate estimate is not possible. Question: When will I get the results of my liver biopsy? Answer: The final results of your biopsy are usually available to your doctor within seven days. Your doctor will discuss the results at your follow-up appointment. Please make sure you have a follow-up appointment scheduled. If you do not have an appointment, please call the UC San Diego Health Systemʼs Call Center at to make one. If there are any concerns regarding your liver biopsy results, your doctor will give you a call. 9
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