Transcatheter embolization of renal arteriovenous fistula

A patient with malignant hypertension and acute renal failure underwent percutaneous renal biopsy which resulted in the creation of an arteriovenous fistula that communicated with the renal pelvis. Successful segmental embolization with gelatin sponge (Gelfoam) was achieved via a transcatheter appro...

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Published inUrology (Ridgewood, N.J.) Vol. 6; no. 3; pp. 386 - 388
Main Authors Goldman, Martin L., Fellner, Susan K., Parrott, Thomas S.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Elsevier Inc 01.09.1975
Subjects
Adult
Arteriovenous Fistula - diagnostic imaging
Arteriovenous Fistula - etiology
Arteriovenous Fistula - therapy
Biopsy, Needle - adverse effects
Gelatin Sponge, Absorbable - therapeutic use
Humans
Male
Radiography
Renal Artery - diagnostic imaging
Renal Veins - diagnostic imaging
Urinary Catheterization
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Summary:A patient with malignant hypertension and acute renal failure underwent percutaneous renal biopsy which resulted in the creation of an arteriovenous fistula that communicated with the renal pelvis. Successful segmental embolization with gelatin sponge (Gelfoam) was achieved via a transcatheter approach.
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ISSN:0090-4295
1527-9995
DOI:10.1016/0090-4295(75)90778-5