Analysis of hemorrhage upon ultrasound-guided percutaneous renal biopsy in China: a retrospective study

ConclusionOur analysis finds that the incidence of post-biopsy bleeding complication is 37.70%, and its risk is associated with female, lower BMI, lower platelet before renal biopsy, prolonged APTT, higher albumin, and postoperative urination within 4  h. The findings highlighted the importance of perioperative management for renal biopsy, including adequate risk assessment, tailored careful observation after PRB. And medical staff should pay more attention to fluid management after ultrasound-guided PRB.
Source: International Urology and Nephrology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research