Total therapeutic embolization of the kidney for hypertension in a child with a mycotic aneurysm

Journal Article · Mon Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1983 · Cardiovasc. Interv. Radiol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02552760· OSTI ID:5352250

Cohen, A M; Fisher, M F; Yoon, Y S

A 7-year-old boy with bacterial endocarditis developed renal artery mycotic aneurysm and diffuse distal occlusions of the renal branches. Blood pressure in the patient returned to normal after obliteration of flow to the left kidney with Gelfoam, Ivalon, and a Gianturco coil. An end loop of the coil used for embolization remained in the lumen of the aorta against its lateral side. Improper coil placement did not result in complications; the boy later died due to neurologic and pulmonary complications. We discuss the therapeutic potential of renal embolization, as well as the risks of particulate and ethanol embolization, in the treatment of renal vascular hypertension from mycotic aneurysms.

• OSTI ID: 5352250
• Journal Information: Cardiovasc. Interv. Radiol.; (United States), Vol. 6:3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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