Table 2:
Indications for transjugular liver biopsy and portal pressure measurement.
| Indication | n | % |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 178 | 100.0 |
| Abnormal liver function tests | 28 | 15.7 |
| History of alcohol use | 20 | 11.2 |
| Autoimmune disorder | 18 | 10.1 |
| Hepatitis C | 15 | 8.4 |
| History of cancer | 13 | 7.3 |
| Ascites and abnormal liver function | 11 | 6.1 |
| Pre-surgical evaluation | 10 | 5.6 |
| Heart failure and abnormal liver function | 10 | 5.6 |
| Fatty liver and abnormal liver function | 10 | 5.6 |
| Morbid obesity and abnormal liver function | 8 | 4.4 |
| Previous drug exposure | 6 | 3.7 |
| Hepatitis B | 5 | 2.8 |
| History of cirrhosis | 3 | 1.7 |
| Other indications | 21 | 11.8 |