The use of iodinated contrast agents to ablate organs: experimental studies and histopathology.
Kidneys, spleens, and livers were stained in a series of dogs and monkeys. A closed catheter system and conventional iodinated water-soluble contrast media were used. Renal and splenic ablation could be achieved without the risks of embolization with particulate agents. Potential clinical applications are discussed.
D000818:Animals; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000633:toxicity*; D004285:Dogs; D000882:Haplorhini; D007668:Kidney / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000187:drug effects*; D007678:Kidney Glomerulus / Q000473:pathology; D008099:Liver / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000473:pathology; D011859:Radiography; D013154:Spleen / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000473:pathology
D003287:Contrast Media