Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4251787 | Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology | 2010 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Although bowel injury is a rare complication of renal radiofrequency ablation, the potential consequences can be devastating. Therefore, it is prudent to perform bowel displacement/protection procedures when feasible. The main bowel displacement techniques include hydrodissection, gas-insufflation, balloon interposition, and electrode torquing. In this article, these techniques are discussed and the steps involved in performing these procedures are enumerated.
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Daniel T. Ginat, Wael E.A. Saad,