Risks related with renal biopsy

The incidence of gross hematuria is approximately 5-10%

·        The incidence of significant bleeding enough to delay discharge is approximately1:100.  This refers to persistent hematuria, or perinephric hematoma, which usually settles with conservative management

·        A transfusion is occasionally necessary

·        Serious bleeding complications sufficient to warrant interventions to stop bleeding are of the order of 1:1000

·        Kidney biopsy can be life threatening in 1:5000-1:10000