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placement of liver biopsy needle

where a liver biopsy needle is placed between two right lower ribs

a liver biopsy is done using a needle inserted between two of the right lower ribs. the needle removes a small sample of liver tissue. the tissue sample is sent to a lab and looked at under a microscope to see if there are any liver problems.

current as of: july 26, 2023

author: healthwise staff
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