Publication: Transarterial glue embolization in iatrogenic renovascular injuries
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2008
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Iatrogenic injuries of the intrarenal arterial system include pseudoaneurysms and fistulas. They can cause hematuria and life-threatening hemodynamic instability, and therefore should be treated promptly. Endovascular treatment is recommended for these cases due to its effectiveness. Among the different agents used for embolization, n-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate (glue) has rarely been used. We present 15 patients with pseudoaneurysms and/or arteriovenous or caliceal fistulas who were treated by glue embolization. In our patient group, five had a history of percutaneous nephrolithotomy, six had renal biopsies, three had nephron-sparing surgery, and one had percutaneous nephrostomy. Glue embolizations were performed with the microcatheter technique. All patients were successfully treated, and all but one had excellent follow-ups. One patient suffered from disseminated intravascular coagulation secondary to transfusion and died after the procedure. We think glue embolization is a safe and effective treatment for this group of patients and present our experience along with the technical approach.
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Biopsy, Embolization, Fistula, Glue, Iatrogenic, Injury, Kidney, Pseudoaneurysm, Renovascular, Transarterial, RENAL-ALLOGRAFTS, BIOPSY