Hemothorax as a complication following percutaneous renal biopsy.
Percutaneous renal biopsy is a routine procedure with a low complication rate. We report a patient who developed shock and respiratory distress secondary to hemothorax following a fluoroscopically guided biopsy.
Bissler
J J
JJ
Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, OH.
Warner
B W
BW
Welch
T R
TR
D000293:Adolescent; D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006491:Hemothorax / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000473:pathology*; D012771:Shock, Hemorrhagic / Q000209:etiology