Sonological predictors of complications of percutaneous renal biopsy-a prospective observational study.
Shruti BhattacharyaShankar Prasad NagarajuRavindra Attur PrabhuDharshan RangaswamyIndu Ramachandra RaoMohan V BhojarajaSrinivas Vinayak ShenoyPublished in: Irish journal of medical science (2024)
The incidence of major complications requiring interventions following renal biopsy is notably low. Our study highlights the significance of renal sonological characteristics, including parenchymal thickness, cortical thickness and parenchymal changes, in predicting these complications. Furthermore, we emphasize the utility of hematoma surveillance immediately post-biopsy and at the 12 h, as a valuable tool for predicting the necessity of post-biopsy interventions. This approach can aid in efficiently triaging patients and determining the need for further observation post-renal biopsy.