Liver Function Tests - Brief article explains which proteins, enzymes, and substances are tested and why. - http://uimc.discoveryhospital.com/main.php?id=1346
Liver Biopsy - Medical information includes liver function and evaluation, description, how the procedure is performed, recovery, complications, and summary. - http://www.gicare.com/pated/epdlv27.htm
Abdominal Tap - Discusses the purpose of this procedure, how to prepare, how it is performed, risks, and when to resume normal activities. - http://www.debakeydepartmentofsurgery.org/home/content.cfm?proc_name=abdominal+tap&content_id=274
eMedicine: Paracentesis - Provides overview, indications and contraindications, anesthesia, technique, and complications. - http://www.emedicine.com/proc/topic80944.htm
Liver and Spleen Scan - Article explains how the procedure is performed, indications, patient preparation, and normal findings. - http://www.bellydoc.com/articles/article19.htm
Paracentesis - Medical article includes indications and contraindications, patient preparation, aftercare, complications, technique, normal findings, and critical values. - http://www.bellydoc.com/articles/article14.htm
MedlinePlus: Abdominal Tap - Illustrated article describes how this procedure is performed, how it feels, why it is done, and what the results may indicate. - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003896.htm
eMedicine Health: Liver Biopsy - Explains what it is, the different methods, purposes, and possible side effects. Includes preparation, follow-up, and links to additional information. - http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/6006-1.asp
Liver Function Tests Factsheet - American Liver Foundation explains common lab tests used to determine liver health and diagnose specific liver diseases. - http://www.liverfoundation.org/db/articles/1077
Liver Function Testing - Information includes which substances are tested and how the tests can help determine liver health. - http://www.mydr.com.au/default.asp?article=3578
Liver Biopsy: What Is It? - Explains what it is and the three ways types of biopsies that are performed on the liver. Includes preparation for the procedure and possible complications. - http://www.mydr.com.au/default.asp?article=3491