Transrenal ureter occlusion with an Amplatzer vascular plug

J Vasc Interv Radiol. 2009 Oct;20(10):1390-2. doi: 10.1016/j.jvir.2009.06.032. Epub 2009 Aug 26.

Abstract

The Amplatzer vascular plug has been used as an embolic device in a variety of cardiovascular interventions. The present report describes successful transrenal ureter occlusion with an Amplatzer plug inserted into an excised latex cover. The procedure led to immediate ureter occlusion in a patient with vesicovaginal fistula. Further investigation into the use of this technique for ureteral occlusion is warranted.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Embolization, Therapeutic / instrumentation*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Kidney / surgery*
  • Middle Aged
  • Prostheses and Implants*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ureter / surgery*