title: Major bleeding after percutaneous image-guided biopsies: frequency, predictors, and periprocedural management.
abstract: Major bleeding remains an uncommon yet potentially devastating complication following percutaneous image-guided biopsy. This article reviews two cases of major bleeding after percutaneous biopsy and discusses the frequency, predictors, and periprocedural management of major postprocedural bleeding.
authors.affiliation: Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: Sean A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Kennedy
authors.affiliation: Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: Lazar
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Milovanovic
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnostic Imaging, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: Mehran
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Midia
keywords: biopsy; bleed; complications; interventional radiology; periprocedural management