Transcatheter embolisation in urology
In urology, transcatheter embolisation is used on the following indications:
- To embolise arteriovenous fistulas and arteriovenous malformations in the renal arteries
- Stop severe bleeding from the urinary system, for example from the kidney, bladder, or pelvis
- Pre- or postoperatively for renal cell carcinoma in very large or highly vascularised tumours
- To induce renal infarction and thereby reducing kidney function, in case of severe nephrotic syndrome or in case of end-stage kidney failure and hypertension