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What type of anesthesia do you get for a liver biopsy?

I will have a liver biopsy. What type of anesthesia do you get for a liver biopsy?

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You will receive a local anesthetic at the biopsy site. Sometimes, general anesthesia depending on the type of lesion. Thank you.
Normally conscious sedation.
Most likely local anesthesia.
Usually only local skin injection with an anesthetic.