title: Liver biopsy through the transjugular approach. Modification of instruments.
abstract: Two modifications of the needle to facilitate transjugular biopsy of the liver are described. The bevel is reversed to prevent perforation of the catheter by the needle, and a stylet is placed within the needle to prevent aspiration of fragmented specimens into the syringe.
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins; D008099:Liver / Q000098:blood supply / Q000473:pathology*