Evaluation of ultrasound-assisted Menghini technique in liver graft biopsy

Objective: To report on the experience of implementing ultrasound-assisted Menghini technique in the evaluation of liver transplant dysfunction. Methods: Menghini technique uses a suction needle, through percutaneous access, allowing a fast puncture (less than one second), which can help reduce the...

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Main Authors: Marcel Vieira da Nóbrega, Carlos Leite de Macedo Filho, Rodrigo Gobbo Garcia, Alexandre Maurano, Marcos Roberto Gomes de Queiroz, Miguel José Francisco Neto, Marcelo Buarque Gusmão de Funari
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Language:English
Published: Instituto Israelita de Ensino e Pesquisa Albert Einstein 2009-03-01
Series:Einstein (São Paulo)
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Online Access:http://apps.einstein.br/revista/arquivos/PDF/1004-einsteinv7n1p5_8_eng.pdf
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author Marcel Vieira da Nóbrega
Carlos Leite de Macedo Filho
Rodrigo Gobbo Garcia
Alexandre Maurano
Marcos Roberto Gomes de Queiroz
Miguel José Francisco Neto
Marcelo Buarque Gusmão de Funari
author_facet Marcel Vieira da Nóbrega
Carlos Leite de Macedo Filho
Rodrigo Gobbo Garcia
Alexandre Maurano
Marcos Roberto Gomes de Queiroz
Miguel José Francisco Neto
Marcelo Buarque Gusmão de Funari
author_sort Marcel Vieira da Nóbrega
collection DOAJ
description Objective: To report on the experience of implementing ultrasound-assisted Menghini technique in the evaluation of liver transplant dysfunction. Methods: Menghini technique uses a suction needle, through percutaneous access, allowing a fast puncture (less than one second), which can help reduce the incidence of complications. Rresults: A total of 87 biopsies performed with 16-gauge suction needles were studied in a period of 15 months. Ultrasound was used to access the presence of perihepatic liquid or collections, biliary and vascular disorders, to mark a safe puncture site and for post-procedure control. The main biopsy indication was elevation of liver enzymes. In 81 cases, one fragment was collected and satisfactory samples were obtained in 85 procedures (97.7%). Minor complications occurred in six patients (6.9%), five with local pain and one with vagal reaction. There was a major complication (1.1%), hemothorax, which was diagnosed by clinical and radiological control examination and then treated. Cconclusions: Menghini technique to obtain liver tissue is quick, effective and safe, but it has always to follow the general care aspects of any intervention procedure. The ultrasound before and after the procedure helps marking an appropriate puncture site, may enhance the effectiveness of the method and is useful to identify possible early complications.
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spelling doaj.art-b411f628ed8b4df98c462e701711956b2022-12-21T18:39:11ZengInstituto Israelita de Ensino e Pesquisa Albert EinsteinEinstein (São Paulo)1679-45082009-03-017158Evaluation of ultrasound-assisted Menghini technique in liver graft biopsyMarcel Vieira da NóbregaCarlos Leite de Macedo FilhoRodrigo Gobbo GarciaAlexandre MauranoMarcos Roberto Gomes de QueirozMiguel José Francisco NetoMarcelo Buarque Gusmão de FunariObjective: To report on the experience of implementing ultrasound-assisted Menghini technique in the evaluation of liver transplant dysfunction. Methods: Menghini technique uses a suction needle, through percutaneous access, allowing a fast puncture (less than one second), which can help reduce the incidence of complications. Rresults: A total of 87 biopsies performed with 16-gauge suction needles were studied in a period of 15 months. Ultrasound was used to access the presence of perihepatic liquid or collections, biliary and vascular disorders, to mark a safe puncture site and for post-procedure control. The main biopsy indication was elevation of liver enzymes. In 81 cases, one fragment was collected and satisfactory samples were obtained in 85 procedures (97.7%). Minor complications occurred in six patients (6.9%), five with local pain and one with vagal reaction. There was a major complication (1.1%), hemothorax, which was diagnosed by clinical and radiological control examination and then treated. Cconclusions: Menghini technique to obtain liver tissue is quick, effective and safe, but it has always to follow the general care aspects of any intervention procedure. The ultrasound before and after the procedure helps marking an appropriate puncture site, may enhance the effectiveness of the method and is useful to identify possible early complications.http://apps.einstein.br/revista/arquivos/PDF/1004-einsteinv7n1p5_8_eng.pdfLiver transplantationBiopsyNeedleUltrasonographyGraft rejection
spellingShingle Marcel Vieira da Nóbrega
Carlos Leite de Macedo Filho
Rodrigo Gobbo Garcia
Alexandre Maurano
Marcos Roberto Gomes de Queiroz
Miguel José Francisco Neto
Marcelo Buarque Gusmão de Funari
Evaluation of ultrasound-assisted Menghini technique in liver graft biopsy
Einstein (São Paulo)
Liver transplantation
Biopsy
Needle
Ultrasonography
Graft rejection
title Evaluation of ultrasound-assisted Menghini technique in liver graft biopsy
title_full Evaluation of ultrasound-assisted Menghini technique in liver graft biopsy
title_fullStr Evaluation of ultrasound-assisted Menghini technique in liver graft biopsy
title_full_unstemmed Evaluation of ultrasound-assisted Menghini technique in liver graft biopsy
title_short Evaluation of ultrasound-assisted Menghini technique in liver graft biopsy
title_sort evaluation of ultrasound assisted menghini technique in liver graft biopsy
topic Liver transplantation
Biopsy
Needle
Ultrasonography
Graft rejection
url http://apps.einstein.br/revista/arquivos/PDF/1004-einsteinv7n1p5_8_eng.pdf
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