Publications by authors named "Stefano Rindi"

Ultrasonography is a non-invasive,well-controlled, quickly and easily available diagnostic procedure for the patient, is repeatable and not using ionizing radiation. For all these features plays an important role in the clinical management of patients undergoing dialysis. A census of the National Renal Ultrasound Study Group from Italian Society of Nephrology revealed that the 73.

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Background: In recent years percutaneous native kidney biopsy (PNKB) has become of very common use and safe enough for the patient if performed by skilled physicians; nevertheless, haemorrhagic complications or inadequate tissue sample for the diagnosis may occur. We report here the type and the adequacy rate of specimens for diagnosis and complication rate associated with PNKB performed in a single centre from May 2003 to December 2005 using a mathematical formula to determine the depth in centimetre where pushing the trigger.

Methods: In this prospective study we analysed data from 126 consecutive PNKB performed by the same two skilled nephrologists with the free hand technique using the 14-gauge automated biopsy gun under continuous sonographic control (Group I).

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