Loop catheter technique: a simple, rapid method for left adrenal vein catheterization.
A simple method for left adrenal vein catheterization using the loop catheter technique is described. Thirty-three patients undergoing evaluation of their hypertension were studied. In all patients, selective catheter placement required 3--5 min. Adrenal venography was performed in 14 patients.
D000311:Adrenal Glands / Q000098:blood supply*; D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010690:Phlebography; D014680:Veins