Embolization for Treatment of Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage Secondary to Recurrent Renal Cell Carcinoma

Journal Article · Fri Dec 15 04:00:00 EST 2006 · Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/S00270-004-0095-4· OSTI ID:21091114

Kobak, Jeff ^[1]; Fleury, Linwald; Macura, Jerzy ^[2]; Shams, Joseph ^[3]

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1. SUNY Downstate Health Science Center, Department of Radiology (United States)
2. Maimonides Medical Center, Department of Surgery (United States)
3. Beth Israel Medical Center, Department of Radiology (United States)

Massive gastrointestinal hemorrhage secondary to metastatic renal cell carcinoma involving the jejunum is rare but has been previously described in the medical literature. Treatment options for metastatic renal cell carcinoma are limited, but transcatheter arterial embolization can be performed to control gastrointestinal hemorrhage either alone or prior to surgical resection. We describe a case of successful transcatheter arterial embolization for control of massive gastrointestinal hemorrhage secondary to locally recurrent renal cell carcinoma invading the jejunum and review the literature. Arteriography provided both the diagnosis of recurrent disease and the means of therapy.

• OSTI ID: 21091114
• Journal Information: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Journal Name: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 29; ISSN 0174-1551; ISSN CAIRDG
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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