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Ultrasound Guided Percutaneous Kidney Biopsy - Valley Regional Hospital

Categories

Ultrasound

Kidneys

Attachment

Last Update

August 1, 2022

Extension

.pdf

Print Code

WN85-1924

Language

English

Location

Valley Regional Hospital

Creator

Interventional Radiology Provincial Committee

An ultrasound guided percutaneous kidney biopsy is done to remove at least 3 tiny pieces of tissue from your kidney using a thin needle to be looked at under a microscope. This pamphlet looks at what to expect, how to get ready for a kidney biopsy, and follow-up care.

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