Straightforward and immediate ultrasound-guided kidney biopsy using a guide needle technique to get adequate tissue with reduced procedural time.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A streamlined and effective renal biopsy technique is essential for all nephrologists, particularly those who are less experienced, such as residents. Herein, we report the efficacy of a Straightforward and Immediate ultrasound-guided kidney biopsy using a Guide Needle (SIGN) technique, which allows operators to insert a biopsy gun through a guide needle placed into the fascia of the posterior abdominal wall.

Methods

A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted at a nephrology training institution to compare the time spent on the procedure and the number of glomeruli obtained between a group using the SIGN (n = 81) and a group using the conventional ultrasound-guided kidney biopsy technique with a needle guide device (n = 143).

Results

The median pro

SUBMITTER: Komatsu H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11807059 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature