Netcare N1 City Hospital

Cape Town, South Africa
Total review: 36
Est. 2002

Liver Biopsy

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Netcare N1 City Hospital

Cape Town, South Africa
Total review: 36

Established

2002

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Liver Biopsy at Netcare N1 City Hospital

What does Netcare N1 City Hospital offer patients?

Netcare N1 City Hospital, located in Syfred Douglas St, Cape Town, South Africa offers patients Liver Biopsy procedures among its total of 350 available procedures, across 33 different specialties
. Currently, there's no pricing information for Liver Biopsy procedures at Netcare N1 City Hospital, as all prices are available on request only.

How many specialists are there and what accreditation's have been awarded to Netcare N1 City Hospital?

There is currently a lack of information available on the specialists practicing at the Hospital, and they are not accredited by any recognized accreditations institutes

Facility Services Available at Netcare N1 City Hospital

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Laundry
Mobility accessible rooms
Parking available
Pharmacy
Phone in the room
Private rooms for patients available
TV in the room

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What you need to know about Liver Biopsy in Cape Town

A liver biopsy is a medical procedure performed to collect a small piece of liver tissue, so it can be examined closely under a microscope for signs of disease or damage. This procedure is usually carried out to detect the presence of abnormal cells in the liver, such as cancer cells. Your doctor may suggest a liver biopsy if the result of your blood tests or imaging studies shows that you might have a problem in your liver. Although biopsies are usually associated with cancer, it does not necessarily mean that you have cancer if your doctor recommends this test. 

A liver biopsy is most often used to:

  • Identify the cause of unexplained jaundice (yellowing of the skin), persistent abnormal liver blood tests (liver enzymes), a liver abnormality found on CT scan, ultrasound, or nuclear scan, as well as unexplained enlargement of the liver

  • Determine the severity of the liver disease

  • Grade and stage hepatitis B and C

  • Monitor the liver after a liver transplant

  • Help develop the best treatment for liver damage or disease.

What's the Recovery Time?

You need to take it easy and rest for at least 1 day. You should be able to resume your normal activities after a few days. However, avoid strenuous activities and heavy lifting for a week following your liver biopsy.

What's the Success Rate?

A liver biopsy is a safe procedure with high success and accuracy rates. Although it is safe, there are still some possible risks and side effects that you will need to be aware of. These include:

  • Bleeding

  • Pain

  • Infection

  • Injury to a nearby organ.

A transjugular biopsy carries very rare risks of hematoma in the neck, puncture of the lung, temporary voice problems, and temporary problems with the facial nerves.

Other Gastroenterology Procedures Available at Netcare N1 City Hospital

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