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. 1995 Feb;71(832):107–109. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.71.832.107

Renal failure due to cholesterol embolisation

MA Khan, J Hattersley, PN Furness, J Walls, J Feehally, KPH Harris
PMCID: PMC2397955  PMID: 7724420

Abstract

Five cases of cholesterol crystal embolisation resulting in impaired renal function are reported and their investigation and management discussed.

Keywords: renal failure, cholesterol, embolisation

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