Complications after native kidney biopsy: definitive data

Purpose of review To assess the risk of complications associated with native kidney biopsies. This review will highlight recent advances on the risk factors for major bleeding and risk management in patients with native kidney biopsy. Recent findings Recent studies provided new important data regarding the individualization of the risk of bleeding after kidney biopsy. A new bleeding risk score was proposed as a risk stratification tool, useful for shared decision making and procedure choice. Summary The risk of complications is low (
Source: Current Opinion in Nephrology and Hypertension - Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: DIAGNOSTICS AND TECHNIQUES: Edited by Maarten W. Taal Source Type: research