Liver Biopsy Can Be Safely Performed in Pediatric Acute Liver Failure to Aid in Diagnosis and Management

Conclusions: Liver biopsy is safe in the majority of patients with PALF and associated with infrequent major complications. Clinicians should consider performing liver biopsy in this setting, especially when the transjugular approach is feasible, since findings may guide diagnosis and therapy.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition - Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Original Articles: Hepatology Source Type: research