Towards an advanced virtual ultrasound-guided renal biopsy trainer

One hundred and thirty-one ultrasound-guided renal biopsies performed in 127 patients with automated spring-loaded biopsy technique were evaluated. Adequate tissue for histologic diagnosis was obtained in 92% of the procedures (94% of the patients). The mean glomerular yield was 16.8 glomeruli. Complications were seen in 21% of the patients, 18% having minor and 3% having major complications. Patients with severe hypertension had significantly more complications than the rest of the patients. The rate of complications in patients who had 3 or 4 biopsy passes was not increased compared to patients who had one or 2 biopsy passes. Thus, this study indicates that the risk of complications and the safety of the procedure is not influenced by increasing the number of biopsy passes in order to obtain representative specimens.

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The complications of ultrasound-guided percutaneous renal biopsy

Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation ◽

10.4103/1319-2442.202784 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 28 (2) ◽

pp. 430

Author(s):

Gioacchino Li Cavoli ◽

Luisa Bono ◽

Calogera Tortorici ◽

TancrediVincenzo Li Cavoli ◽

Carlo Giammarresi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Renal Biopsy ◽

Ultrasound Guided ◽

Percutaneous Renal Biopsy

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Ultrasound-guided percutaneous renal biopsy at a university hospital: retrospective analysis of success and complication rates

Radiologia Brasileira ◽

10.1590/0100-3984.2020.0064 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 54 (5) ◽

pp. 311-317

Author(s):

Orlando Vieira Gomes ◽

Bianca Alencar Dias de Almeida ◽

Leonardo Fernandes e Santana ◽

Mateus de Sousa Rodrigues ◽

Guilherme Bruno Pires Marques Locio ◽

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Keyword(s):

Renal Biopsy ◽

Retrospective Analysis ◽

Tertiary Care Hospital ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

University Hospital ◽

Complication Rates ◽

Care Hospital ◽

Success Rates ◽

Ultrasound Guided ◽

Second Procedure

Abstract Objective: To evaluate the success and complication rates of ultrasound-guided renal biopsy at a tertiary care hospital. Materials and Methods: This was a retrospective analysis of 97 ultrasound-guided renal biopsies, all performed by the same radiologist, between 1 March, 2017 and 31 October, 2019. Results: Of the 97 biopsies evaluated, 87 had a definitive pathological diagnosis. In five cases (5.4%), the biopsy results were inconclusive and a second procedure was required. In seven procedures (7.6%), there were complications, all of which were properly resolved. Conclusion: Ultrasound-guided renal biopsy has proven to be a safe, effective method for the diagnosis of nephropathies, with high success rates.

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Life-Threatening Complications Following Percutaneous Ultrasound-Guided Renal Biopsy: a Rare Case Report

International Archives of Medicine ◽

10.3823/2292 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 10 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Yuan-Hung Lo ◽

Po-Jen Hsiao ◽

Szu-Han Chiu ◽

Kun-Lin Wu ◽

Che-Fu Chang ◽

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Keyword(s):

Renal Biopsy ◽

Hypovolemic Shock ◽

Bleeding Complications ◽

Ultrasound Guided ◽

Basic Tool ◽

Gross Hematuria ◽

Percutaneous Renal Biopsy ◽

Major Complications ◽

Rare Case Report ◽

Life Threatening

Ultrasound-guided percutaneous renal biopsy has been a basic tool for the diagnosis of kidney disease, but minor and major complications cannot be completely avoided. Major complications including gross hematuria, renal hematoma and arteriovenous fistula, and usually develop within 24 hours after renal biopsy. We present an educational case of female having major bleeding complications after renal biopsy with unusual clinical courses. The patient developed hypovolemic shock at 48 hours after renal biopsy along with perirenal hematoma and hemothorax. The case highlight the need to remain the major complications in mind for physicians. Key words: Hemothorax, renal biopsy.

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