Endoscopy 1984; 16(6): 237-239
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1018589
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Liver Biopsy Guided by Laparoscopic Sonography

A Case Report Demonstrating a New TechniqueJ.A. Bönhof* , P. Linhart* , U. Bettendorf** , H. Holper*
  • *Deutsche Klinik für Diagnostik (DKD), Department of Gastroenterology, Wiesbaden
  • **Dr.-Horst-Schmidt-Kliniken, Department of Pathology, Wiesbaden
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Publication Date:
17 March 2008 (online)

Summary

Laparoscopy sonography combined with a new puncture technique permits the performance of sonographically guided Menghini needle biopsy of focal lesions in the liver. The indications, procedure, and advantages of this biopsy method are demonstrated on the basis of a case report.

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