Selectiv renal arterial embolization for mononephrous renal angiomyolipoma (report of 1 6 cases) / 实用放射学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To assess the value of selective renal arterial embolization in treating mononephrous renal angiomyolipoma. Methods 1 6 patients with mononephrous renal angiomyolipoma were retrospectively analyzed.To observe and analyze the changes in renal function,lesions reduction and its complications.Results Symptoms have been improved significantly after treatment,no se-rious complications were observed during operation and postoperation.The creatinine level in postoperation was lower than the pre-operative level,followed-up after 1year.Conclusion Selective renal artery embolization is a safe and effective method for the treat-ment of mononephrous renal angiomyolipoma.