Temporary loss of renal function: an unusual complication of perinephric hemorrhage after percutaneous renal biopsy.
Two cases of temporary loss of function following percutaneous renal biopsy are reported. The mechanism was probably restriction of renal perfusion brought about by the compression of the perirenal hematoma.
Wijeyesinghe
E C
EC
Toronto Western Hospital, Ontario, Canada.
Richardson
R M
RM
Uldall
P R
PR
D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000209:etiology*; D000328:Adult; D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006406:Hematoma / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged