Foam Sclerotherapy for Symptomatic Cysts in ADPKD, ADPLD and Solitary Cysts.

Gastroenterology Hospital-Based Medicine Nephrology Nursing Transplantation
Journal: Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association
Published Date: Jun 30, 2025

Abstract

BACKGROUND: This medical center migrated from alcohol to sotradecol foam sclerotherapy (SFS) because of perceived improved efficacy in managing symptomatic kidney and liver cysts. We report technical aspects, change in short and long-term cyst volumes, patient reported outcomes, safety, and applications of the technique.

Authors

  • Newton Neidert
    Radiology Department, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN, United States.
  • Firas Kseibi
    Radiology Department, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN, United States.
  • William P Martin
    Regenerative Medicine Institute (REMEDI) at CÚRAM Centre for Research in Medical Devices, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland.
  • Seif Bugazia
    Division of Nephrology & Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN, United States.
  • Emily Bendel
    Radiology Department, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN, United States.
  • Cassie Howe
    Division of Nephrology & Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN, United States.
  • Ryan Helland
    Division of Nephrology & Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN, United States.
  • Adriana Gregory
    Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester, Minnesota, United States of America.
  • Kathleen Liestikow
    Division of Nephrology & Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN, United States.
  • Timothy Kline
    Mayo Clinic, 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA.
  • Lisa Vaughan
    Division of Clinical Trials and Biostatistics, Health Sciences Research, Biostatistics, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN, United States.
  • Vicente E Torres
    Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.
  • Marie C Hogan
    Radiology Department, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN, United States.

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