THE VALUE OF ANGIOGRAPHY OF THE SMALL BRANCHES OF THE ABDOMINAL AORTA

Abstract

We have reviewed our experience with over 200 selective catheterizations of small branches of the abdominal aorta. The technique requires preliminary aortography, accurate catheter design, and careful manipulation with repeated small volume contrast material injections. The method has proven highly useful in evaluating the extent of renal and other abdominal tumors, in demonstrating the renal artery distal to an occlusion, in evaluating adrenal size and masses and in studying other lesions of the retroperitoneum. It shows promise in the evaluation of lesions of the gonads, spinal cord, vertebral bodies and other structures of the back.