Semin intervent Radiol 2024; 41(05): 486-493
DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1792124
Review Article

Nonvascular Renal Interventions: A Review and Procedural Considerations for the Interventional Radiologist

Divya Kumari
1   Department of Radiology, Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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Abstract

Interventional radiology plays a vital role in performing noninvasive, nonvascular genitourinary interventions. This article discusses practical aspects of the biopsy technique using the cortical tangential approach for native and transplant kidneys. Additionally, the indications, contraindications, and procedure details of the nephrostomy tube and nephroureteral placement will be reviewed.



Publication History

Article published online:
10 December 2024

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