Abdominal Tap «
http://www.debakeydepartmentofsurgery.org/home/content.cfm?proc_name=abdominal+tap&content_id=274 | | Discusses the purpose of this procedure , how to prepare , how it is performed , risks , and when to resume normal activities. |
Diagnostic Tests for Liver and Gallbladder Disorders «
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec10/ch134/ch134a.html | | Merck manual section explains liver function tests , biopsy , and imaging procedures. |
eMedicine Health: Liver Biopsy «
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/6006-1.asp | | Explains what it is , the different methods , purposes , and possible side effects. includes preparation , follow-up , and links to additional information. |
eMedicine: Paracentesis «
http://www.emedicine.com/proc/topic80944.htm | | Provides overview , indications and contraindications , anesthesia , technique , and complications. |
Liver and Spleen Scan «
http://www.bellydoc.com/articles/article19.htm | | Article explains how the procedure is performed , indications , patient preparation , and normal findings. |
Liver Biopsy «
http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/liverbiopsy/ | | A discussion about this procedure , its preparation , and recovery. |
Liver Biopsy «
http://www.gicare.com/pated/epdlv27.htm | | Medical information includes liver function and evaluation , description , how the procedure is performed , recovery , complications , and summary. |
Liver Biopsy: What Is It? «
http://www.mydr.com.au/default.asp?article=3491 | | Explains what it is and the three ways types of biopsies that are performed on the liver. includes preparation for the procedure and possible complications. |
Liver Function Testing «
http://www.mydr.com.au/default.asp?article=3578 | | Information includes which substances are tested and how the tests can help determine liver health. |
Liver Function Tests «
http://www.gastromd.com/lft.html | | Discusses what functions are tested and why , what elevated or reduced levels may mean , and whether liver disease is the only diagnosis. |
Liver Function Tests «
http://uimc.discoveryhospital.com/main.php?id=1346 | | Brief article explains which proteins , enzymes , and substances are tested and why. |
Liver Function Tests Factsheet «
http://www.liverfoundation.org/db/articles/1077 | | American liver foundation explains common lab tests used to determine liver health and diagnose specific liver diseases. |
MedlinePlus: Abdominal Tap «
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003896.htm | | Illustrated article describes how this procedure is performed , how it feels , why it is done , and what the results may indicate. |
Paracentesis «
http://www.webmd.com/hw/brain_nervous_system/hw198220.asp | | Discusses what this procedure is , why and how it is performed , risks , and results. includes tests commonly performed on fluid removed from the abdominal cavity. |
Paracentesis «
http://www.bellydoc.com/articles/article14.htm | | Medical article includes indications and contraindications , patient preparation , aftercare , complications , technique , normal findings , and critical values. |
