| Literature DB >> 618416 |
Abstract
Hepatic biopsy was performed in 107 outpatients and 68 inpatients in the last 18 months at this hospital. Only 1 patient had a complication; he bled from the biopsy site, The minimal cost saved per patient was $153.00. Biopsy of the liver in outpatients is both safe and economical.Entities:
Mesh:
Year: 1978 PMID: 618416
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Gastroenterology ISSN: 0016-5085 Impact factor: 22.682