Life-threatening post-nephrolithotomy hemorrhage resulting in cessation of kidney function, treated by transcatheter arterial embolization with subsequent restoration of excretory function

A massive post-nephrolithotomy renal hemorrhage was successfully controlled by selective arterial embolization using Gelfoam particles. Prior to embolization, the kidney showed no excretory function due to complete obstruction of its collecting system by blood clots. Long-term observation revealed r...

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Published in:	Acta radiologica (1987) Vol. 32; no. 1; p. 47
Main Authors:	Szmigielski, W, Hanna, R M, Dahniya, M H, Hatab, M T, Reddy, C K
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England 01-01-1991
Subjects:	Adult Embolization, Therapeutic - methods Gelatin Sponge, Absorbable Hemorrhage - diagnostic imaging Hemorrhage - therapy Humans Kidney - diagnostic imaging Kidney Calculi - surgery Kidney Diseases - diagnostic imaging Kidney Diseases - therapy Male Postoperative Complications - therapy Radiography Renal Artery - diagnostic imaging Ultrasonography
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Summary:	A massive post-nephrolithotomy renal hemorrhage was successfully controlled by selective arterial embolization using Gelfoam particles. Prior to embolization, the kidney showed no excretory function due to complete obstruction of its collecting system by blood clots. Long-term observation revealed restoration of excretory function of the treated kidney and only minimal loss of its parenchyma.
ISSN:	0284-1851
DOI:	10.1177/028418519103200112