American Journal of Roentgenology, Vol 126, Issue 5, 1033-1034
Copyright © 1976 by American Roentgen Ray Society
Peripheral embolization complicating bilateral renal infarction with gelfoam
J Woodside,
H Schwarz,
and
P Bergreen
Selective arterial embolization is a technique with wide therapeutic applicability. However, regardless of the nature of the embolic particles, reflux into the aorta with peripheral embolization is a serious potential complication. A case is described in which this complication occurred. We recommend that all such embolizations be performed with a balloon catheter occluding the target artery.