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Is Open Heart Surgery The Only Option For A Liver Biopsy?
My sister has had 2 tubes put in her heart due to an infection. She has MRSA. She has gained 32 lbs, and the doctors say the antibiotics are not working. They are doing a liver biopsy. Say liver not making enough blood. Her heart is beating fine, and fear the infection is spreading through her body. Open heart surgery is the only option?
Mon, 27 Jan 2014
Hi and welcome to HCM Thanks for the query.
I am not sure I understand your question,but liver biopsy can be done percotaneosly with needle and there is no need for open surgery. heart surgery for heart infection is rarely indicated and it should be done only if there is serious infection and heart valvulas disorders.
Wish you good health. Regards
I am not sure I understand your question,but liver biopsy can be done percotaneosly with needle and there is no need for open surgery. heart surgery for heart infection is rarely indicated and it should be done only if there is serious infection and heart valvulas disorders.
Wish you good health. Regards
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