IV lectures Flashcards
how can we treat fibromuscular dysplasia with IR
ballooning with a catheter; doesn’t usually require a stent
how can we treat renal artery stenosis/ renal artery hypertension (osteolesions) with IR?
placing a stent with a catheter
“string of beads” is a buzzword for
fibromuscular dysplasia
what is this
hydronephrosis
what is the avascular plane (white line) of brodel
posteriolateral side between the anterior and posterior side of the kidneys
how can IR treat a pseudoaneurysm
placing coils
how is hydronephrosis treated by IR
percutaneous nephrostomy aka using a catheter to drain excess fluid followed by stent
what causes hydronephrosis
an obstruction from stones, cancer
where is a renal biopsy taken from
cortical core of the kidney
how does IR treat angiomyolipomas
selective angiogram and embolization if they’re bigger than 4 cm
how can IR treat renal cell cancer
cryoablation
