Progressive renal artery stenosis. An experimental model.
A method of inducing slow gradual constriction of a renal artery is described. A metal constrictor is partially filled with ameroid, a hydroscopic material. Over a period of weeks, the ameroid expands, causing increasing obstruction to the renal artery. Data revealed a progressive decrease in function as measured by p-aminohippurate, inulin, and creatinine clearance on the affected side with an increase in function in the contralateral side.
D000818:Animals; D003250:Constriction; D004195:Disease Models, Animal; D004285:Dogs; D013677:Medical Laboratory Science; D008722:Methods; D012078:Renal Artery Obstruction; D013193:Stainless Steel
D013193:Stainless Steel