Super-selective embolization of renal artery for severe hemorrhage after minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy / 中国医师进修杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To evaluate the outcome of super-selective embolization of renal artery for severe hemorrhage after minimally invasive percutaneous nephrohthotomy (MPCNL) and its effect on renal function.Methods Super-selective embolization of renal artery were performed in 9 patients with kidney hemorrhage followed by MPCNL.Results Seven patients were cured after the first time of embolization and 2 patients were treated successful after the second time.The main renal function was reserved.There was no serious complication after intervention.Condusiom Super-selective embolization of renal artery is reliable and effective in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney hemorrhage followed by MPCNL and in keeping main function of the kidney.It' s a safe and effective method in the treatment of severe hemorrhage after MPCNL.