Temporary loss of renal function: an unusual complication of perinephric hemorrhage after percutaneous renal biopsy

E C Wijeyesinghe; R M Richardson; P R Uldall

doi:10.1016/s0272-6386(87)80028-8

Temporary loss of renal function: an unusual complication of perinephric hemorrhage after percutaneous renal biopsy

Am J Kidney Dis. 1987 Oct;10(4):314-7. doi: 10.1016/s0272-6386(87)80028-8.

Authors

E C Wijeyesinghe¹, R M Richardson, P R Uldall

Affiliation

¹ Toronto Western Hospital, Ontario, Canada.

PMID: 3661552
DOI: 10.1016/s0272-6386(87)80028-8

Abstract

Two cases of temporary loss of function following percutaneous renal biopsy are reported. The mechanism was probably restriction of renal perfusion brought about by the compression of the perirenal hematoma.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Acute Kidney Injury / etiology*
Adult
Biopsy, Needle / adverse effects*
Hematoma / complications*
Humans
Kidney Diseases / complications*
Male
Middle Aged