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Examinations

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Liver diseases4

  • Ascites Tap

    Ascites is the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity, which leads to a swollen and distended abdomen. This can have various causes, such as liver disease, heart failure, or cancer.

  • Liver elastography

    Elastography, such as Fibroscan or ShearWave, measures the elasticity of the liver to detect damage or fatty liver. High values indicate reduced elasticity and more liver damage.

  • PEG – PEXACT - Insertion and Care of a Feeding Tube

    A feeding tube is inserted through the abdomen for long-term tube feeding. The PEG tube has clips for securing it; the PEXACT tube uses a balloon and is suitable for cases of narrowing.

  • TIPS - Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt

    A small tube that is inserted to connect the blood vessel at the entrance to the liver with the blood vessel at the exit.