Renal arterial embolization in cases of renal neoplasms. Own experiences

Observations of 17 embolizations of the renal artery carried out in cases of renal neoplasms are reported. In the light of intraoperative observations the optimal timing of the operation after embolization was established to be 48-72 hours. Attention is called to the possibility of complications in the form of spinal cord damage after renal arterial embolization.