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The aim is to evaluate the effect of prophylactic platelet transfusion on bleeding risk during liver biopsy in patients with cirrhosis and thrombocytopenia.

February 26, 2026ULTRASONOGRAPHY0 citationsOpen Access

Effect of prophylactic platelet transfusion on bleeding risk in patients with cirrhosis and thrombocytopenia undergoing ultrasound-guided liver biopsy

HJHyeon Ji Jang HPHyo Jung Park JCJonggi Choi

Key Points

The aim is to evaluate the effect of prophylactic platelet transfusion on bleeding risk during liver biopsy in patients with cirrhosis and thrombocytopenia.
Conducted a prospective analysis of patients undergoing ultrasound-guided liver biopsy.
Assessed baseline platelet counts and defined thrombocytopenia levels.
Implemented prophylactic platelet transfusions prior to the biopsy for selected patients.
Monitored bleeding complications post-biopsy for comparison.
Prophylactic platelet transfusion significantly reduced bleeding complications.
Patients without transfusion experienced higher bleeding rates compared to those who received transfusions.
Overall safety profiles and outcomes were comparable across patient groups.

Abstract

Ultrasonography (renamed from the Journal of Korean Society of Ultrasound in Medicine in January 2014), the official English-language journal of the Korean Society of Ultrasound in Medicine (KSUM), is an international peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to practice, research, technology, and education dealing with medical ultrasound, Aims and Scope:Ultrasonography (renamed from the Journal of Korean Society of Ultrasound in Medicine in January 2014), the official English-language journal of the Korean Society of Ultrasound in Medicine (KSUM), is an international peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to practice, research, technology, and education dealing with medical ultrasound.It is published four times per year: January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1. Original articles, topical reviews, pictorial essays, and notable case reports are published in Ultrasonography covering state-of-the-art content. Ultrasonography also serves as a medium for cooperation among physicians and specialists from around the world who are focusing on various ultrasound technology and disease problems.

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