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World J Nephrol. Mar 25, 2026; 15(1): 114185
Published online Mar 25, 2026. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v15.i1.114185
Published online Mar 25, 2026. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v15.i1.114185
Figure 6 Grade V renal injury.
A: Axial computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen shows a shattered left kidney with foci of air and a large perinephric hematoma (white arrow); B: Coronal CT shows devascularization of the interpolar and inferior pole of the left kidney (white arrow); C: Coronal CT shows contrast blush concerning for active bleeding (white arrow). The patient was immediately taken to the interventional radiology suite; D: Left renal angiogram shows pseudoaneurysm arising from the segmental branch of the renal artery (white arrow). Note the absent perfusion of the interpolar and a part of the inferior pole regions of the left kidney (black arrow); E: Successful coil embolization of the actively bleeding renal artery branches (white arrow).
- Citation: Vulasala SSR, Robinson J, Engel C, Zulia Y, Sharma A, Gopireddy DR, Adler G, Virarkar M. Computed tomography of renal emergencies: A comprehensive diagnostic guide for radiology residents. World J Nephrol 2026; 15(1): 114185
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-6124/full/v15/i1/114185.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5527/wjn.v15.i1.114185