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[Percutaneous renal cyst puncture and ethanol instillation]
1Department of Urology, Naruto General Hospital.
Hinyokika Kiyo. Acta Urologica Japonica
|January 1, 1994
Summary
Ultrasound-guided renal cyst puncture with ethanol instillation effectively reduces cyst size and symptoms. This minimally invasive procedure offers a safe and useful treatment option for renal cysts, with high success rates and few complications.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Interventional Radiology
Context:
- Renal cysts are common, often asymptomatic, but can cause pain or complications.
- Traditional treatments may be invasive or less effective for symptomatic cysts.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of ultrasound-guided renal cyst puncture with 95% ethanol instillation.
Summary:
- Twenty-six renal cysts in 24 patients were treated via ultrasound-guided puncture.
- Ethanol instillation resulted in significantly greater cyst size reduction (90.9%) compared to aspiration alone (28.9%).
- The procedure led to symptom resolution (pain, microhematuria) with minor complications.
Impact:
- Ultrasound-guided renal cyst puncture with ethanol instillation is a safe and effective treatment for renal cysts.
- This technique offers a minimally invasive option with high success rates.
- The procedure demonstrates potential for improved patient outcomes and reduced recurrence.