title: Endoscopic ultrasound-guided liver biopsy.
abstract: Liver biopsy remains the cornerstone in the diagnosis and management of liver disorders. Results of liver biopsy can often drive therapeutic decision-making. Unfortunately, studies have shown conventional biopsy techniques to carry significant sampling variability that can potentially impact patient care. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is gaining traction as an alternative method of biopsy. For parenchymal disease, it can decrease sampling variability. It offers a more targeted approach for focal lesions. Its diagnostic yield and limited adverse event profile make it a promising approach for liver biopsy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
authors.forename: Parth J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Parekh
authors.affiliation: Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of North Carolina - Johnston Healthcare, Smithfield, USA.
authors.forename: Raj
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Majithia
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pennsylvania, USA.
authors.forename: David L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Diehl
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA.
authors.forename: Todd H
authors.initials: TH
authors.lastname: Baron
keywords: EUS-guided liver biopsy (EUS-LB); Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS); Tru-Cut biopsy; fine needle biopsy; liver biopsy; nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD); nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)