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Do you know are liver biopsies painful and how is the procedure done and how long does it take.?
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I assume: you are having a percutaneous biopsy, the liver is very close to your skin, a hollow needle is rapidly inserted and removed. Discomfort is quick and well tolerated
Answered 5/30/2014
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