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

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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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**Dr. Cándido Otero** Pathologist Roseburg, OR · Accepted Answer

Dr. Cándido Otero Pathologist Roseburg, OR

You will receive a local anesthetic at the biopsy site. Sometimes, general anesthesia depending on the type of lesion. Thank you.

**Dr. Natasha E. Kelly** Surgeon Ansonia, CT · Accepted Answer

Dr. Natasha E. Kelly Surgeon Ansonia, CT

Normally conscious sedation.

**Dr. Michael Sutker** Surgeon Dallas, TX · Accepted Answer

Dr. Michael Sutker Surgeon Dallas, TX

Most likely local anesthesia.

**Dr. Christian Diaz Stone** Gastroenterologist LAS VEGAS, NV · Accepted Answer

Dr. Christian Diaz Stone Gastroenterologist LAS VEGAS, NV

Usually only local skin injection with an anesthetic.