Renal Trauma

Dr. Nima Kokabi shares his approach to renal artery embolization in trauma, detailing the benefits of radial vs femoral access, the renal artery embolization devices that he prefers, and the specifics of his renal embolization procedure technique.

Renal trauma can present significant challenges for new interventional radiologists, from understanding biopsy risks and potential iatrogenic injuries, to the intricacies of imaging techniques and choosing between different treatment options. Learn more about the importance of targeted renal biopsy, the role of two-phase arterial and venous CT scans in diagnosing renal bleeds, and the nuanced decisions behind interventions such as embolization and partial nephrectomy.