Liver biopsy is done through 8th ICS midaxillary line to avoid –
Correct Answer: Lung
Description: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Lung The lower border of the pleura crosses the mid-axillary line at the level of 10th rib. The lower border of the lung crosses the mid-axillary line at the level of 8th rib. Thus a liver biopsy through the 8th Intercostal space would avoid the lung, but not the pleural cavity.
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