Case Report

Endovascular Brachytherapy for the Treatment of Renal Artery In-Stent Restenosis Using a β-Emitting Source: A Report of Five Patients

Authors: Christopher D. Jahraus, MD, William St. Clair, MD, PhD, John Gurley, MD, Ali S. Meigooni, PhD

Abstract

We report five cases of renal artery in-stent restenosis treated with endovascular brachytherapy. This procedure has been previously used extensively for the treatment of coronary artery in-stent restenosis with successful results. Therefore, it follows logically that noncoronary in-stent restenoses would also be successfully treated in this manner. Though our experience is limited, we feel that this report provides adequate data to justify the formation of a prospective trial for a more adequate evaluation of the potential utility of this intriguing approach.

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