Do you perform a kidney ultrasound in patients following a kidney biopsy to evaluate for post-procedural complications?

I agree with Dr. @Dr. First Last. There is a high incidence of hematoma formation post-kidney biopsy when evaluated by ultrasound (70%) or CT scan (90%). This will result in unnecessary ultrasounds leading to stress for patients and physicians. I usually get a hemoglobin level 4-8 hours after the bi...

No. I would advise against getting routine ultrasounds. It may lead to interventions that may not be necessary. Following hemoglobin is likely adequate to screen for post-biopsy bleeding. It is probably safer to get a hemoglobin the next day after biopsy than a few hours later.