Therapeutic renal artery embolization to relieve metastasis-induced flank pain. Case report.
The beneficial effect of renal artery embolization on flank pain in a patient with terminal colon cancer is described. The indications for the procedure are discussed, including its use in similar cases for temporary improvement of the quality of life.
D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy*; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009362:Neoplasm Metastasis; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D059408:Pain Management; D010166:Palliative Care / Q000379:methods*; D012077:Renal Artery