Abstract
To evaluate the success and complication rates of small (16- and 18-gauge) needles in biopsy of the kidney, the authors performed in vitro biopsy in a cadaveric kidney and in vivo renal biopsy in 141 patients. Best results were obtained with a 16-gauge modified Menghini needle. In vitro, 9.7 ± 5.7 (mean ± standard deviation) glomeruli were retrieved, and the average length of tissue cores was 17.8 mm ± 8.2. In vivo, 10.63 ± 6.64 intact glomeruli were retrieved, and a definitive histologic diagnosis was achieved in 86% of patients. The frequency of major complications with this needle was 3.5%, and of minor complications, 5.8%. No major complications occurred after biopsy was performed with 18-gauge needles of the same design. However, the retrieval rate of glomeruli with these smaller needles was insufficient. An 18-gauge needle with two cutting edges yielded tissue cores of 11.0 mm ± 3.5 in length. In vitro, 6.6 ± 2.3 glomeruli were retrieved; in vivo, 9.92 ± 6.65. A definitive histologic diagnosis was achieved with this needle in 75% of patients, and rates of 7.1% for major complications and 10.7% for minor complications were encountered.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 819-822 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | RADIOLOGY |
Volume | 173 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1989 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Kidney, US studies
- Kidney, biopsy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging