Peripheral embolization complicating bilateral renal infarction with gelfoam.
Selective arterial embolization is a technique with wide therapeutic applicability. However, regardless of the nature of the embolic particles, reflux into the aorta with peripheral embolization is a serious potential complication. A case is described in which this complication occurred. We recommend that all such embolizations be performed with a balloon catheter occluding the target artery.
D000328:Adult; D004617:Embolism / Q000209:etiology*; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005528:Foot / Q000098:blood supply*; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D005734:Gangrene / Q000209:etiology; D005781:Gelatin Sponge, Absorbable / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D006974:Hypertension, Malignant / Q000628:therapy; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000628:therapy; D011859:Radiography; D012077:Renal Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging