Comments and extensions to EFSUMB guidelines on renal interventional ultrasound (INVUS)

Abstract

A substantial evidence base for interventional ultrasound approaches to renal diagnostic sampling and therapeutic access exists. This review comments on the evidence-based recommendations regarding ultrasound-guided renal access which have been published recently within the framework of Guidelines on Interventional Ultrasound (InVUS) of the European Federa- tion of Societies for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology (EFSUMB) from a clinical practice point of view. Speci c aspects of tissue handling and workup, procedural approach and patient interaction are discussed. Indications, contraindications, risk factors and methods to reduce these risks are considered.

Keywords