title: [Ultrasound-guided renal biopsy: evaluation of different models of biological simulator].
abstract: Percutaneous ultrasound-guided renal biopsy is the gold standard for diagnosis and treatment of renal diseases. Recently, many studies strongly support the role of renal biopsy for the management of small renal mass. The experience of the operator is crucial in reducing the incidence of major complications. The use of simulators can accelerate the learning curve in those individuals who train in renal biopsy. We describe four simple and affordable phantoms for renal biopsy. The first two simulators were constructed by a porcine kidney wrapped in perirenal fat or covered by a flap of abdominal skin. The third simulator was constructed by embedding a porcine kidney in a turkey breast and olives to simulate the presence of small tumors. For the fourth model, we used the loin of a pork. Given the encouraging results of our in vitro study, we believe that simulators allow trainees to familiarize themselves with the handling of the equipment in an environment that is risk-free when compared to the clinical scenario.
authors.forename: Mauro
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Dugo
authors.forename: Elisa
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Brisotto
authors.forename: Alessandra
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Pasi
authors.forename: Margherita
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mangino
authors.forename: Riccarda
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Puggia
authors.forename: Pierluigi
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Gatti
authors.forename: Anna
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Brunello
authors.forename: Bice
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Virgilio
authors.forename: Adriana
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Caberlotto
authors.forename: Riccardo
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Zagatti
authors.forename: Katia
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Toffolo
authors.forename: Giuseppe
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Palminteri
authors.forename: Monica
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rizzolo
authors.forename: Stefania
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mastrosimone
authors.forename: Maria Cristina
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Maresca
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D019160:Endosonography; D061705:Image-Guided Biopsy; D007668:Kidney / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology*; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D008954:Models, Biological; D013552:Swine; D014421:Turkey