Journal article
Volume Reduction in Enlarged Kidneys in Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD) Prior to Renal Transplant with Transcatheter Arterial Embolization (TAE): A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Abstract
PurposeSymptomatically enlarged kidneys observed in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) patients can lead to compression symptoms and contraindications to renal transplantation. Surgical nephrectomy can be utilized to increase space in the abdomen prior to renal transplantation; however, not all individuals are appropriate candidates for this procedure. Transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) of the renal arteries can provide …
Authors
Ye W; Voss MD; Athreya S
Journal
CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology, Vol. 41, No. 6, pp. 828–834
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
6 2018
DOI
10.1007/s00270-018-1890-7
ISSN
0174-1551