Stefani P, Selli C, Nicita G, Lapini A, Dami A. Treatment of urinary fistulas after resection of horseshoe kidneys by selective arterial embolization.
Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 1989;
12:18-21. [PMID:
2496922 DOI:
10.1007/bf02577120]
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Abstract
Two patients presenting with urinary fistulas following partial resection of hydronephrotic kidneys were successfully treated with selective arterial embolization causing functional ablation of the remaining renal parenchyma. This technique is simpler than surgical reexploration.
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