Ultrasound‐guided embolization for renal artery pseudoaneurysm in solitary kidney
2024
Ultrasound-guided embolization for renal artery pseudoaneurysm in solitary kidney
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): S Augustine, M Patel, I Pugazhendi, S Sk Sadia Rahman, U Asfeen Z, Y Aliza, A Mahmood Khan, M Singh
Conclusion
Ultrasound-guided embolization is an effective treatment for renal artery pseudoaneurysm in patients with solitary kidneys.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had significant hematuria and renal insufficiency after percutaneous nephrolithotomy.
- Ultrasound-guided embolization successfully resolved the renal artery pseudoaneurysm.
- The procedure minimized radiation exposure compared to traditional methods.
Takeaway
This study shows that using ultrasound to guide a procedure can help fix a serious kidney problem without needing surgery.
Methodology
The treatment involved ultrasound-guided direct percutaneous embolization of the renal artery pseudoaneurysm.
Participant Demographics
41-year-old male with a solitary kidney.
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