Abstract:
Objective To compare the effect of puncture needles with different diameter on percutaneous biopsy for transplant kidney under ultrasound guidance.
Methods A total of 82 cases underwent percutaneous renal biopsy for transplant kidney under ultrasound guidance, and were divided into two groups based on the diameters of puncture needles, Group 18 G (n=31) and Group 16 G (n=51). The effect of biopsy and complications were compared between the two groups.
Results Compared with Group18 G, Group16 G used less puncture needles and obtained more glomeruli (both P<0.01). The qualified rate of renal specimens in Group 16 G was significantly higher than that of Group 18 G(P<0.05). There was no significant difference in postoperative complications between the two groups (P>0.05). Further stratified comparison was conducted, and the results showed that complications of the two groups were not statistically significant in case of puncture with 2 needles or 3 needles (both P>0.05).
Conclusions There is similar safety of 16 G puncture needle and 18 G puncture needle to perform renal biopsies under ultrasound guidance. Under the allowable condition of patients, 16 G puncture needle is superior to 18 G puncture needle and realizes high quality of renal specimens.