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ObjectiveTo evaluate transcatheter arter ia l embolization(TAE) on congenital renal arteriovenous malformation(RAVM).MethodsFive cases of RAVM,diagnosed on digital substraction a ngiography have been treated between March 1995 and May 2002 by transarterial em bolization (TAE) with different embolic agents (ethanol,iodised oil,gelform part icles or metalic coils).The efficacy was evaluated.ResultsIn all the 5 cases,gross hematuria was controlled immediately after TAE,th e urine turned clear in 24 h and urinalysis became normal in 7 days.The patients have been followed up for 6～12 months with an average of 10 months with hematu r ia well controlled in all.There has been no hypertension or apparent renal funct ion damage.Bilateral renal emission computed tomography (ECT) reveated only some local loss of the renal cortical function on the concerned side.ConclusionsAt present renal arteriography is still the most reliable method in the diagnosis of RAVM.TAE has the benefits of less inva sive, a low incidence of complications, early resumption of normal activities an d shorter hospital stay,and can avoid renal resection and correlative surgical c omplications.The renal function could be well protected from harm.
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Objective To study different e mbolization methods in various aneurys ms with metallic coils. Methods In 6 spherical aneurysms, the e mbolization was p erformed with coils in their bodies, discontinuing the total or part of the bloo d supply to the corresponding viscera. While in 6 diverticulum aneurysms, the em bolization with coils was conducted in their bodies only, maintaining the blood supply of the corresponding viscera. For some pseudoaneurysms, both afferent and efferent arteries were embolized and collateral arterial supplies were prevente d. Results All 19 cases 20 aneurysms, of aneurysms were success fully embolized. Among 8 cases of pseudoaneurysms, bleeding had been stopped in 7 cases. Putting coils in the b odies of aneurysms or embolizing both afferent and efferent arteries improved su ccessful rate. Conclusion Embolizing aneurysms with metallic co ils is an efficient, reliable, and simple interventional method for stopping bleeding.