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Literature Review On Liver Biopsy

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Literature Review On Liver Biopsy

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LITERATURE REVIEW ON LIVER BIOPSY 2Literature Review on Liver BiopsyIntroductionThe human body is composed of extracellular materials and cells, which have been produced by cells. Histology is the discipline focusing on the microscopic examination of the human body components[ CITATION Alt16 \l 1033 ]. Through histology, it is possible to understand the organization of human body organs and tissues. It consists of broader aspects of microscopic anatomy. There are different methods that can be used to examine structures of cells and tissue characteristics. Histological studies are important in the autopsy, forensic investigations, education, and diagnosis [ CITATION Bla12 \l 1033 ]. This article focuses on the literature review on the advantages and limitations of histology technique used to examine the liver tissues.Literature ReviewLiver biopsyNeedle biopsy is an important histological technique used to examine liver tissue. With this technique, studies have found that it is possible to manage liver diseases[ CITATION Azi16 \l 1033 ]. Liver biopsy seems to be easier and safer to use as it involves the use of open and laparoscopic, transjugular, and percutaneous biopsies[CITATION Sur15 \l 1033 ]. Percutaneous allows for the use of suction needle and cutting needle techniques in examining liver tissues. This technique is least invasive, least costly and most common liver biopsy. In fact, suction needle technique offers an adequate specimen for evaluating the histologic and related ancillary studies[ CITATION Liv17 \l 1033 ]. However, the complications leading to specimen outcome can cause inadvertent biopsy of adjacent organs like intestine, pancreas, and kidney[CITATION Sur15 \l 1033 ].Additionally, transjugular or transvenous is an important liver biopsy method. It involves the use of catheter through the inferior vena cava, right vein, and internal jugular
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