Table 2 Characteristics of the transjugular liver biopsy specimens (n = 326).
| Characteristics | Without liver transplant (n = 165) | With liver transplant (n = 161) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inadequate sample, n | 2 | 3 | NS |
| Total length, mm | 23 (4–44) | 22 (3–46) | NS |
| Number of fragments | 4 (1–11) | 5 (1–13) | 0.035 |
| Number of complete portal tracts* | 8.5 (1–26) | 8 (0–24) | NS |
| Number of partial portal tracts* | 6 (0–16) | 5 (0–14) | NS |
| No portal tract evaluation | 97 (59) | 35 (22) | <0.001 |
| Cirrhosis | 70 (42) | 15 (9) | <0.001 |
| Total length >15 mm | 146 (88) | 144 (89) | NS |
NS, not significant.
Values are n (%) or median (range).
*In 194 transjugular liver biopsy specimens in which portal tracts were counted.