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Brief Title: A New Track Ablation Device for Liver Biopsy: A Feasibility Study
Official Title: A New Track Ablation Device for Liver Biopsy: A Feasibility Study
Study ID: NCT02521129
Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of a new biopsy track ablation device for liver biopsy.
Detailed Description: Background: * Percutaneous biopsy for hepatic masses has a potential risk of bleeding and peritoneal tumor seeding. * A new device for biopsy track ablation has been invented to reduce the risk of bleeding and peritoneal tumor seeding. Method: * Routine percutaneous biopsy for hepatic masses is performed. * Immediate after obtaining tissue, biopsy needle track is ablated with a new biopsy tract ablator. * Immediate (with ultrasound) and 24 hours (with CT scan) after procedure, occurrence of complications is evaluated.
Minimum Age: 20 Years
Eligible Ages: ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Sex: ALL
Healthy Volunteers: No
Name: Hyunchul Rhim, professor
Affiliation: Samsung Medical Center
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR