Kidney biopsy practice amongst Australasian nephrologists.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Percutaneous kidney biopsy is the gold standard investigation for the diagnosis of kidney diseases. The associated risks of the procedure depend on the skill and experience of the proceduralist as well as the characteristics of the patient. The Kidney Health Australia - Caring for Australasians with Renal Impairment (KHA-CARI) guidelines on kidney biopsies, published in 2019, are the only published national kidney biopsy guidelines. As such, this study surveys current kidney biopsy practices in Australasia and examines how they align with the Australian guidelines, as well as international biopsy practice.

Methods

A cross-sectional, multiple-choice questionnaire was developed examining precautions prior to kidney biopsy; rationalisation of medications prior to kid

SUBMITTER: Burke JP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8390249 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature