Utility of renal biopsy in the clinical management of renal disease

This provocative article describes underutilization of kidney biopsies in the diagnosis and prognosis of renal disease.  The authors state that kidney biopsies can aid in the better management of patients with renal disease at all stages. : Atypical Hemolytic–Uremic Syndrome Expert guidelines for the management of alport syndrome and thin basement membrane nephropathy. Indications for renal revascularization—the landscape after the ASTRAL study
Source: Nephrology Now - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Tags: Clinical Nephrology General Nephrology Glomerulonephritis Source Type: research