부산대학교 도서관

A transjugular liver biopsy is a route of obtaining a biopsy of the liver for the diagnosis and management of patients with hepatic disease. In this article the author will demonstrate how a liver biopsy via the transjugular route is taken using X-ray guidance and will describe the method step-by-step as it is performed at the Royal Free Hospital. Finally, the indications and advantages of using this method will be considered. This article should increase awareness of what a transjugular liver biopsy is and inform the reader of how a tissue sample is taken, thus enabling further understanding of the procedure. It is concluded that the transjugular route of obtaining a liver biopsy enables a good size and quality of sample to be taken in a safe and effective manner with only one pass (one attempt) being required. This method involves minimal complications and has many advantages.