Acute Hydrophilic-Polymer Nephropathy and Acute Renal Failure

This letter reports a case of acute kidney injury and hydrophilic polymer emboli to the kidneys after a vascular intervention, findings that suggest that iatrogenic embolization of coating from stents may occur. To the Editor: Hydrophilic coatings are used on intravascular devices to facilitate mani...

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