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A Large Animal Model for Acute Kidney Injury by Temporary Bilateral Renal Artery Occlusion
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High success rate after arterial renal embolisation
Mie Gaedt Thorlund1, Gjertrud Egge Wennevik, Margrethe Andersen
1Urologisk Afdeling, Odense Universitetshospital, Sdr. Boulevard 29, 5000 Odense C, Denmark. mgthorlund@gmail.com.
Danish Medical Journal
|June 9, 2015
Summary
Transcatheter arterial embolisation (TAE) is a safe and effective treatment for various renal conditions, including cancer and trauma. This study highlights its low complication rate in both elective and acute settings.
Area of Science:
- Interventional Radiology
- Urology
- Nephrology
Background:
- Renal embolisation is a critical intervention available 24/7 at Odense University Hospital.
- A retrospective analysis was conducted to evaluate patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present outcomes of patients undergoing elective or acute renal embolisation.
- To assess indications, procedural details, and complications of renal embolisation.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 35 patients undergoing transcatheter arterial embolisation (TAE) from 2010-2013.
- Patients categorized into renal cancer, trauma, angiomyolipoma (AML), and other groups.
- Super-selective embolisation using coils performed via the common femoral artery under local analgesia.
Main Results:
- Renal cancer was the most frequent indication for TAE (15 patients).
- Post-embolisation syndrome occurred in 63% of patients; 17% required re-embolisation.
- Complications included persistent infection (3%) and post-embolisation nephrectomy (11%).
Conclusions:
- Transcatheter arterial embolisation is a safe procedure for renal conditions.
- TAE demonstrates a low complication rate in both acute and elective scenarios.
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