Table 2 Frequency and timing of major and minor complications post-kidney biopsy
From: What happens after the kidney biopsy? The findings nephrologists should know
Total Complications N = 108 | Major Complications N = 2 | Minor Complications N = 106 | |
|---|---|---|---|
Time Frame Post Biopsy | # of Complications (%) | Complication Description (# of times occurred) | Complication Description (# of times occurred) |
0–4 hours | 54 (50) | Gross Hemorrhage (1) Transfusion Needed (1) | Pain (28) Drop in Hematocrit (7) Stable Hematoma (11) Nausea/Vomiting (3) Hypotension (2) Low Grade Fever (1) |
4–8 hours | 38 (35.2) | Pain (19) Drop in Hematocrit (17) Hematoma (1) Hypertension (1) | |
8–12 hours | 7 (6.5) | Pain (3) Drop in Hematocrit (4) | |
12h hours | 9 (8.3) | Pain (3) Drop in Hematocrit (2) Stable Hematoma (1) Hypertension (1) Hypotension (1) Fever (1) |