Ultrasound-guided Biopsy of Native and Transplanted Kidneys.
Percutaneous renal biopsy is a valuable tool in the definitive diagnosis of a variety of kidney diseases. Advances in the design of biopsy needles as well as the availability of real-time ultrasound guidance for the procedure, has greatly reduced complication rates. In this review, we summarize the contemporary practice of real-time ultrasound-guided percutaneous biopsy of the native and transplant kidneys. Practical tricks in enhancing this method of biopsy are presented. Non-percutaneous techniques in specific settings are also discussed.
Tang
Sydney
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Division of Nephrology, University Department of Medicine, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, China.
Lai
Kar Neng
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