Biopsy of the Transplanted Kidney
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- 1 December 2004
- journal article
- Published by Georg Thieme Verlag KG in Seminars in Interventional Radiology
- Vol. 21 (04) , 275-281
Abstract
This article describes the current state-of-the-art technique of percutaneous transplant renal biopsy. A brief overview of the history of transplant renal biopsy is given. The indications and contraindications are discussed, including pre- and postprocedure patient management. The technique of the procedure and the devices that are available in the market are described.Keywords
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