Assessing the safety and quality of ward-based renal transplant biopsies

ssessing the safety and quality of ward-based renal transplant biopsies Short Report (2589) Total Article Views Authors: Kenneth Wu, Bindhu Musunuru, Chera Arunachalam, et al Published Date October 2010 Volume 2010:2 Pages 77 - 79 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/TRRM.S10677 Kenneth Wu1, Bindhu Musunuru1, Chera Arunachalam1, Aung Sett1, Paul Musker2 1Renal Unit, St James’ University Hospital, Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK; 2Renal Unit, St Luke’s Hospital, Bradford, West Yorkshire, UK Abstract: The aim of this pilot study was to compare renal transplant biopsies carried out by ward-based nephrology trainees and departmental based radiologists, primarily reviewing major complications and glomerular yield. There was only one patient who developed a single episode of major complication out of the 145 procedures recorded. We concluded there is no significant difference in complication rate and glomerular yield for renal allograft biopsies between nephrology trainees and radiologists, regardless of location.