non-iodized medium

PURPOSE: To retrospectively evaluate cryoablation combined with prior transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) for renal cell carcinoma (RCC) in non-dialysis patients with stage 4 or 5 chronic kidney disease (CKD). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Patients with stage 4 or 5 CKD undergoing TAE and cryoablation for RCC between May 2012 and October 2021 were included. TAE was selectively performed using iodized oil with absolute ethanol or gelatin sponge 1-14 days before cryoablation...

BACKGROUND: The use of imaging is increasing in clinical practice either for diagnosis or intervention. In these aims, contrast medium (CM) is widely used. However, CM administration can induce contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN). The incidence of CIN varies from 2% to 50% depending on patient risk factors, and CIN is the third cause of renal insufficiency. To date, methods such as hyperhydration to prevent CIN have a low level of evidence. Remote ischemic preconditioning (RIPC), which has already proved its efficiency in the cardiology field, seems to be a promising technique for CIN prevention...