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World J Nephrol. Jul 6, 2016; 5(4): 321-327
Published online Jul 6, 2016. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v5.i4.321
Published online Jul 6, 2016. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v5.i4.321
Table 2 Types of complications after renal biopsy
| Minor complications | Major complications |
| Bleeding | Bleeding |
| Asymptomatic haematoma | Hematoma requiring blood transfusion or invasive procedure to stop bleeding |
| Microscopic and gross haematuria | Urinary tract obstruction with or without AKI |
| Anaemia (drop in haemoglobin concentration ≥ 1 g/dL) | Hypotension related to bleeding |
| Pain (> 12 h) | Nephrectomy |
| Page kidney | Sepsis |
| Perinephric infection | Other organs and/or blood vessels perforation |
| Arteriovenous fistula | Death |
- Citation: Visconti L, Cernaro V, Ricciardi CA, Lacava V, Pellicanò V, Lacquaniti A, Buemi M, Santoro D. Renal biopsy: Still a landmark for the nephrologist. World J Nephrol 2016; 5(4): 321-327
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-6124/full/v5/i4/321.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5527/wjn.v5.i4.321