The evolution of performing a kidney biopsy: a single center experience comparing native and transplant kidney biopsies performed by interventional radiologists and nephrologists
Emelianova D, Prikis M, Morris CS, Gibson PC, Solomon R, Scriver G, Smith ZT, Bhave A, Shields J, DeSarno M, Kumar A. The evolution of performing a kidney biopsy: a single center experience comparing native and transplant kidney biopsies performed by interventional radiologists and nephrologists. BMC Nephrology 2022, 23: 226. PMID: 35752759, PMCID: PMC9233823, DOI: 10.1186/s12882-022-02860-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsKidney biopsyComplication rateNative biopsiesInterventional radiologistsCovariates of interestBiopsy procedureSingle-center retrospective analysisSignificant differencesCenter retrospective analysisSingle-center experienceMultivariable logistic regressionTransplant kidney biopsiesLikelihood of complicationsReal-time ultrasoundHemoglobin checkBaseline characteristicsCenter experienceFrequent complicationMicroscopic hematuriaPost biopsyBlood pressureEntire cohortGeneral anesthesiaBlood countKidney disease