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Combination of Surgical Drainage and Renal Artery Embolization: An Alternative Treatment for Xanthogranulomatous Pyelonephritis

Journal Article · · Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology
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  1. Great Ormond Street Hospital, Department of Paediatric Urology (United Kingdom)
  2. Great Ormond Street Hospital (United Kingdom)
Conventionally, xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis is treated with antibiotics and drainage of abscess followed by nephrectomy for definitive treatment. Surgical excision of the affected kidney carries risk of significant complications. An alternative treatment modality is described in the form of embolization of the renal artery to devascularise the renal parenchyma and ablate the renal tissue, thus avoiding a major surgical procedure and the significant risks involved.
OSTI ID:
22645302
Journal Information:
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Journal Name: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 40; ISSN 0174-1551; ISSN CAIRDG
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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