[Supraselective embolization of renal pseudoaneurysm caused by an abdominal stab wound].
OBJECTIVE
To report the results of conservative management of post-traumatic (abdominal stab wound) pseudoaneurysm with arteriovenous fistula in segmental artery of left kidney and secondary persistent hematuria in an HIV positive patient.


RESULTS
A supraselective left renal arteriography revealed a pseudoaneurysm. We performed embolization of the aneurysmal artery with coils and fibrin particles. Resolution of the hematuria was immediately achieved with no side effects or significant complications.


CONCLUSIONS
In our view, supraselective embolization is the first option in the treatment of post-traumatic renal artery aneurysms due to its low morbidity and limited aggressiveness.
Ibarz Servio
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Servicio de Urología, Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona, España.
Perendreu Sans
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Comet Batlle
J
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Muchart Masaller
J
J
Saladié Roig
J M
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D000328:Adult; D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012077:Renal Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D014951:Wounds, Stab / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*