1 AKI was defined as a 50% increase in serum ... following hospital discharge, kidney biopsy or death (final diagnosis). Each patient's urine sediment was analyzed and scored using a novel scale ...

In these instances, unroofing of the cyst and subsequent biopsy may be required. In addition certain renal diseases require a biopsy for diagnosis. Laparoscopy has provided an ideal way to manage ...

Researchers hope that with these study findings, the AIN diagnostic model could guide the decision of whether to perform a kidney biopsy in patients with AKI. This model could also be incorporated ...