Harshad Wankhedkar DMRD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Diptiman Roy MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Tejas Prakash Dharia MBBS, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Charul Goyal MBBS, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

The Transjugular route has been used to perform biopsies of liver, kidney, intracardiac masses, pancreas and other organs A principle indication of using a transjugular route is the presence of an uncorrected bleeding disorder, when a percutaneous approach is contraindicated Transjugular route for biopsy is an established technique in high risk patients. Indications for transjugular renal biopsy, apart form bleeding disorders, include conditions than preclude the prone position, like voluminous ascitis, morbid obesity and mechanical ventilation. Transjugular route for intracardiac masses has the advantage of avoiding cardiac wall injury.

Benefits of using a transjugular approach for visceral biopsies Patient Selection Organ-specific Procedure technique Pre-procedural work up Procedure Post-procedure imaging Procedure-specfic complications Major complications Minor complications Organ specific complications

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Wankhedkar, H, Roy, D, Dharia, T, Goyal, C, The Transjugular Route to Biopsies: A Practical Guide.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14019517.html