Renal Cyst Sclerotherapy

Ethanol injection into a large symptomatic renal cyst to prevent recurrence.

Arterial Endovascular Surgery

Renal Cyst Sclerotherapy

Synonyms : kidney cyst ethanol sclerotherapy, renal cyst alcohol ablation

Background

Symptomatic renal cyst recurring after simple aspiration.

Procedure

US/CT-guided aspiration then ethanol injection left in contact. Duration: 20-30 minutes.

Risks

Local pain, fever, hematuria, renal injury.

Recovery

US control at 3 months.

Practical information

General anesthesia. Outpatient procedure (return home the same day).