Percutaneous Gallbladder Biopsy: Indications, Technique and Complications
Alessandro Posa,
Lorenzo Steri,
Valentina Longo,
Giulia Mazza,
Pierluigi Barbieri,
Roberto Iezzi
Affiliations
Alessandro Posa
Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Oncologic Radiotherapy and Hematology—A. Gemelli University Hospital Foundation IRCCS, L.go A. Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy
Lorenzo Steri
Department of Radiology, Fatebenefratelli Hospital Foundation for Health Research and Education, Via di Ponte Quattro Capi 39, 00186 Rome, Italy
Valentina Longo
Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Oncologic Radiotherapy and Hematology—A. Gemelli University Hospital Foundation IRCCS, L.go A. Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy
Giulia Mazza
Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Oncologic Radiotherapy and Hematology—A. Gemelli University Hospital Foundation IRCCS, L.go A. Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy
Pierluigi Barbieri
Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Oncologic Radiotherapy and Hematology—A. Gemelli University Hospital Foundation IRCCS, L.go A. Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy
Roberto Iezzi
Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Oncologic Radiotherapy and Hematology—A. Gemelli University Hospital Foundation IRCCS, L.go A. Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy
Gallbladder percutaneous tissue sampling is a not-so-common technique in cytohistological diagnosis of gallbladder tissue or masses, which can be useful in cases of surgically unresectable disease and unfeasible endoscopic assessment to address the most adequate chemotherapy course. Nonetheless, gallbladder percutaneous tissue sampling can be of great utility in the patient’s diagnostic and therapeutic work-up. This article summarizes the literature evidence on gallbladder biopsy techniques, complications, and technical precautions for a safe and effective sampling.
