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[Renal biopsy: outpatient procedure?].
S Iannaccone1, R Manganelli, B Gagliardi
1U.O. Nefrologia e Dialisi, AORN G.Moscati, Avellino. gadolinium@tin.it
Summary
Renal biopsies can be safely performed as outpatient procedures in selected patients, reducing hospital stays. This approach avoids significant complications, with only asymptomatic hematomas observed.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Urology
- Interventional Radiology
Context:
- Renal biopsy is typically an inpatient procedure requiring 24-hour hospitalization.
- Current protocols involve extended observation periods post-procedure.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the safety and feasibility of performing renal biopsies as an outpatient procedure.
- To compare outcomes between a shortened observation group (8 hours) and a standard 24-hour observation group.
Summary:
- Two groups of patients underwent renal biopsies.
- The outpatient group rested for 8 hours post-procedure, followed by imaging, and returned after 24 hours.
- The control group had a 24-hour hospital stay.
- Both groups experienced only asymptomatic postbiopsy hematomas, with no major complications.
Impact:
- Selected renal biopsies can be safely performed as outpatient procedures by expert practitioners.
- This can potentially reduce healthcare costs and improve patient convenience by avoiding prolonged hospitalization.