Complications of renal interventions: a pictorial review of CT findings

Abstract

A number of potential vascular and non-vascular complications can arise from surgical, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, radiotherapy and radiological renal interventions, including percutaneous image-guided biopsy and drainage. Computed tomography scan is usually one of the first and most important diagnostic imaging examinations requested when a potential complication is suspected. There are a wide range of common and uncommon potential complications from renal interventions. An understanding of underlying risk factors is important to reduce potential complications from renal intervention. Radiologists play a crucial role in recognising and diagnosing post-renal intervention complications on computed tomography scans, which could significantly improve the patient’s prognosis.

Photon-counting detector CT with an ultra-low-dose contrast media to diagnose a renal pseudoaneurysm: A case report

“…Contrast-enhanced CT is necessary for diagnosing a renal pseudoaneurysm and assessing indications for transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) [ 1 ]. The administration of iodinated contrast media to patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with the risk of contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI) [ 2 , 3 ].…”