title: Arterial Embolization for the Treatment of Renal Masses and Traumatic Renal Injuries.
abstract: Renal artery embolization (RAE) for a variety of indications has been performed for several decades. RAE techniques have been refined over time for clinical efficacy and a more favorable safety profile. Owing to improved catheters, embolic agents for precise delivery, and clinical experience, RAE is increasingly used as an adjunct to, or as the preferred alternative to surgical interventions. The indications for RAE are expanding for many urologic and medical conditions. In this article, we focus on the role and technical aspects of RAE in the treatment of renal masses and traumatic renal injuries.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Section of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO. Electronic address: ramaswamyr@mir.wustl.edu.
authors.forename: Raja S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Ramaswamy
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Section of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO.
authors.forename: Michael D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Darcy
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D015901:Angiography, Digital Subtraction; D018207:Angiomyolipoma / Q000098:blood supply / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D002292:Carcinoma, Renal Cell / Q000098:blood supply / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries / Q000473:pathology; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000098:blood supply / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015641:Radiography, Interventional / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D012077:Renal Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Embolization; Interventional radiology; Renal artery; Renal masses; Renal trauma