Spasm of cortical arteries as a complication to selective nephroangiography.
Six cases of spasm of the cortical arteries with redistribution of blood flow to the corticomedullary glomeruli as a complication to nephroangiography are reported. The etiology and the underlying anatomy and physiology are reviewed. Advice is given to avoid the complication.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000792:Angiography / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007672:Kidney Cortex / Q000098:blood supply*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012077:Renal Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013035:Spasm / Q000209:etiology*