title: A simple method for percutaneous renal biopsy.
abstract: A technique for percutaneous renal biopsy in children is described which combines the use of ultrasound guidance and a disposable automatic biopsy device. Twenty-five biopsies in 22 children were performed using the Bard Monopty biopsy instrument. Adequate tissue was obtained to aid in diagnosis in 24 of 25 cases. Complications inclused 2 small perinephric hematomas. We conclude that the Bard Monopty biopsy device in association with ultrasonography provides for a safe and reliable technique to perform percutaneous renal biopsy in children.
authors.affiliation: Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Children's Hospital of Buffalo, N.Y.
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Veiga
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Moxey-Mims
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Springate
authors.forename: L G
authors.initials: LG
authors.lastname: Feld
mesh_terms: D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000191:economics / Q000295:instrumentation*; D002648:Child; D004209:Disposable Equipment; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000473:pathology*; D009339:Needles; D014463:Ultrasonography