Conservative management of unintentional distal embolization following intravascular occlusive therapy

Embolizing Techniques in Urology

“…Selective embolization of an intrarenal branch of the main renal artery is of particular value in the management of severe haematuria after needle biopsy as it can be limited to one part of the kidney and so preserve renal function (Wallace et al 1978 (Kaisary et al 1982). Renal abscess and tubular necrosis have also been reported (Goldstein et al 1976).…”