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Abdominal Tap - http://www.debakeydepartmentofsurgery.org/home/content.cfm?proc_name=abdominal+tap&content_id=274
Discusses the purpose of this procedure, how to prepare, how it is performed, risks, and when to resume normal activities.

Diagnostic Tests for Liver and Gallbladder Disorders - http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec10/ch134/ch134a.html
Merck Manual section explains liver function tests, biopsy, and imaging procedures.

eMedicine Health: Liver Biopsy - http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/6006-1.asp
Explains what it is, the different methods, purposes, and possible side effects. Includes preparation, follow-up, and links to additional information.

eMedicine: Paracentesis - http://www.emedicine.com/proc/topic80944.htm
Provides overview, indications and contraindications, anesthesia, technique, and complications.

Liver and Spleen Scan - http://www.bellydoc.com/articles/article19.htm
Article explains how the procedure is performed, indications, patient preparation, and normal findings.

Liver Biopsy - http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/liverbiopsy/
A discussion about this procedure, its preparation, and recovery.

Liver Biopsy - http://www.gicare.com/pated/epdlv27.htm
Medical information includes liver function and evaluation, description, how the procedure is performed, recovery, complications, and summary.

Liver Biopsy: What Is It? - http://www.mydr.com.au/default.asp?article=3491
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.

Liver Function Testing - http://www.mydr.com.au/default.asp?article=3578
Information includes which substances are tested and how the tests can help determine liver health.

Liver Function Tests - http://uimc.discoveryhospital.com/main.php?id=1346
Brief article explains which proteins, enzymes, and substances are tested and why.

MedlinePlus: Abdominal Tap - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003896.htm
Illustrated article describes how this procedure is performed, how it feels, why it is done, and what the results may indicate.

Paracentesis - http://www.webmd.com/hw/brain_nervous_system/hw198220.asp
Discusses what this procedure is, why and how it is performed, risks, and results. Includes tests commonly performed on fluid removed from the abdominal cavity.

Paracentesis - http://www.bellydoc.com/articles/article14.htm
Medical article includes indications and contraindications, patient preparation, aftercare, complications, technique, normal findings, and critical values.

The Importance of Laboratory Test Results in Hepatitis C Infection - http://www.hcvadvocate.org/hcsp/articles/Bernstein-1.html
Article about basic liver functions, enzymes, and common blood tests. Includes which tests actually indicate liver function.

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