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» 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

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

» 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

» 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

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

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

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

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

» 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

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