Comparison of outcomes of an 18-gauge vs 16-gauge ultrasound-guided percutaneous renal biopsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: Background: The needle size used in ultrasound-guided percutaneous renal biopsy significantly influences the efficacy and safety of the procedure. The aim of this study is to perform a comparative analysis of 16-gauge and 18-gauge needles for ultrasound-guided percutaneous renal biopsy.Methods: This systematic review and meta-analysis included randomized controlled trials and observational studies that compared the outcomes of using 18-gauge and 16-gauge needles for ultrasound-guided percutaneous renal biopsy. The efficacy parameters included a mean number of glomeruli obtained and the number of passes, while the safety parameters focused on the rate of complications. We searched multiple databases, assessed the risk of bias, and conducted statistical analyses using appropria

SUBMITTER: Zhan T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10512899 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature