Ultrasonic localization for renal biopsy

B-scan ultrasound was used in 30 patients to localize the kidney prior to renal biopsy. The lower pole of the kidney was outlined in the longitudinal and transverase planes and the depth of the kidney was easily obtained from the ultrasonic tracings. The puncture site was marked on the skin and the...

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Published inRadiology Vol. 115; no. 1; p. 167
Main Authors Goldberg, B B, Pollack, H M, Kellerman, E
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.04.1975
Subjects
Biopsy, Needle - methods
Humans
Kidney Diseases - diagnosis
Ultrasonics - methods
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Summary:B-scan ultrasound was used in 30 patients to localize the kidney prior to renal biopsy. The lower pole of the kidney was outlined in the longitudinal and transverase planes and the depth of the kidney was easily obtained from the ultrasonic tracings. The puncture site was marked on the skin and the angle of the needle pathway determined. Renal biopsy was performed successfully in 28 patients, which compares favorably with the results of other localization methods.
ISSN:0033-8419
DOI:10.1148/115.1.167