Managing complications of renovascular interventions

Complications of renal angioplasty and stent placement occur in approximately 15% of patients. Many of these complications can be avoided by appropriate patient selection, preprocedure planning, and meticulous attention to procedural detail. However, when complications occur, they can often be treated by percutaneous techniques. This article outlines an approach for the catheter-directed management of common complications occurring with renal angioplasty and renal stent placement.