Selective embolization of vascular complications following renal biopsy of the transplant kidney.
The incidence of postbiopsy vascular lesions of the transplanted kidney is unknown. The complications of these lesions should be promptly recognized and treatment initiated when indicated. We have found transplant angiography and selective arterial embolization to be a safe and effective modality.
D000328:Adult; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D005402:Fistula / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007670:Kidney Calices; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D008297:Male; D012077:Renal Artery