Temporary embolization in urological practice: myth or reality?
Clot embolization through percutaneous transcatheter technique has proved to be a highly effective and reliable method for stopping bleeding from renal or pelvic areas. The recanalization of the embolized vessels is constant and the recovery of the renal function quite satisfactory. In case of priapism temporary embolization may be very useful in selected cases.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000293:injuries; D007669:Kidney Calculi / Q000601:surgery; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D010413:Penis / Q000098:blood supply; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000628:therapy; D011317:Priapism / Q000628:therapy; D012077:Renal Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014567:Urography