Bleeding Complications of Percutaneous Kidney Biopsy: Does Gender Matter?
Aksharaa Anpalahan, Eva Malacova, Katharine Hegerty, Andrew Malett, Dwarakanathan Ranganathan, Helen Healy, Pedro Henrique França Gois
Abstract
The incidence of bleeding complications after percutaneous kidney biopsies is low.Female sex may be associated with a greater risk for bleeding complications after percutaneous kidney biopsies.This association and the plausible mechanisms require further evaluation in prospective study.
Topics & Concepts
MedicinePercutaneousIncidence (geometry)KidneyBiopsyProspective cohort studyPercutaneous biopsyRadiologySurgeryInternal medicinePhysicsOpticsRenal Diseases and GlomerulopathiesChronic Kidney Disease and DiabetesDialysis and Renal Disease Management