Safety of renal biopsy bleeding prophylaxis with desmopressin

Background Percutaneous renal biopsy (PRB) is invasive, and bleeding-related complications are a concern. Desmopressin (DDAVP) is a selective type 2 vasopressin receptor-agonist also used for haemostasis. Aim To evaluate the side effects of intravenous (IV) weight-adjusted desmopressin preceding PRB...

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Main Authors: R. Haridian Sosa Barrios, Víctor Burguera Vion, Marta Álvarez Nadal, Melissa Cintra Cabrera, Sandra Elías Triviño, Daniel Villa Hurtado, Sofía Ortego, Milagros Fernández Lucas, Maite Rivera-Gorrin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2021-09-01
Series:Journal of International Medical Research
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/03000605211040764