Value of elastography point quantification in improving the diagnostic accuracy of early diabetic kidney disease.

Background: Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is a common complication of diabetes. The patient's prognosis is poor once DKD progresses to advanced stage. Accurate diagnosis and timely treatment of early DKD are important for improving patient's prognosis and reducing mortality.

A new method of kidney biopsy using low dose CT-guidance with coaxial trocar and bard biopsy gun.

Background: To explore a new method of kidney biopsy with coaxial trocar and bard biopsy gun under low dose computed tomography (CT)-guidance and evaluate its accuracy, safety, and efficacy.

Methods: Sixty patients underwent renal biopsy under CT-guidance. They were randomly divided into two groups: group I, low dose CT-guided (120 kV and 25 or 50 mAs) and group II, standard dose CT-guided (120 kV and 250 mAs).