PHILADELPHIA — Percutaneous kidney biopsy is a feasible and safe procedure when testing patients with small kidneys, according to the results of a study presented at ASN Kidney Week. Research into the ...
For each additional needle pass during the kidney biopsy, the likelihood of major complications increased 22%, investigators found. A percutaneous kidney biopsy is associated with a 5.1% risk of major ...
The two principle variables of renal mass biopsy are image-guidance modality and needle type and size. In addition, there are many factors that affect efficacy and safety, including patient-related ...