Stent Placement for Renal Arterial Stenosis: Where Do We Stand? A Meta-analysis

Abstract

Renal arterial stent placement is technically superior and clinically comparable to renal PTA alone.

Prognostic value of renal fractional flow reserve in blood pressure response after renal artery stenting (PREFER study)

“…Despite excellent outcomes of renal artery stenting, clinical benefi t from revascularization remains controversial [6]. Large randomized controlled trials comparing percutaneous angioplasty and optimal medical therapy did not prove revascularization advantages [7][8][9][10][11][12]. Thus, the identifi cation of potential predictors for better long-term prognosis after renal stenting may improve appropriate selection of subjects for invasive treatment.…”

Transplant renal artery stenosis secondary to mechanical compression from polycystic kidney disease: A case report

“…In addition, hypertension can be cured or improved in 69% of patients. 10 Studies of PTA with stenting have recurrence rates as low as less than 10%. 10 There is emerging evidence for drug-eluting stents to prevent restenosis.…”

Controversies in the management of the renal artery stenosis

“…Leertouwer et al [19] performed metaanalysis on the studies of renal arterial stent placement (14 articles, 678 patients) and renal PTA (10 articles, 644 patients) published up to August 1998. A random-effects model was used to pool the data.…”