Clinical Effect of Renal Artery Embolization for Renal Graft Dysfunction
- VernacularTitle:移植肾动脉栓塞处理失功能移植肾的临床效果
- Author:
Zhihao YANG
;
Zhidong YE
;
Peng LIU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Renal graft;
Renal artery;
Embolization
- From:
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
2001;0(04):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To explore the clinical effect of renal artery embolization for renal graft dysfunction.Methods A total of 17 patients with renal graft dysfunction were treated by embolizing the renal graft artery.Coil embolization was performed on 7 of the cases,and gelfoam combined with coil was used in the other 10.Results Among the 17 patients,14 discontinued immunosuppressant in 3 weeks after the embolization,and 2 discontinued after receiving low-dose cortisones for about 6 months,and showed good recovery during follow-up.The other patient underwent resection of the renal graft because of continuous fever and graft pain.After the embolization,14 cases developed 'post-embolization syndrome'.Coil migration occurred in 1 case during the procedure.One patient experienced angina during the operation,and developed myocardial infraction the day after the embolization.Conclusions Renal artery embolization is safe and effective for patients with renal graft dysfunction.By using the method,open surgery can be avoided.Attention should be paid to potential complications.
