Osteonecrosis of the femoral head after renal transplantation. Pathogenetic considerations.
In 5 out of 16 renal transplantation patients, osteonecrosis of the femoral head developed in the presence (p less than 0.01) of significant uremic neuropathy; its possible pathogenetic role is discussed.
Meneghello
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2nd Diagnostic Radiology Dept. General Hospital, Padova, Italy.
Bertoli
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Ruffatti
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D000328:Adult; D001835:Body Weight; D005260:Female; D005269:Femur / Q000098:blood supply; D005271:Femur Head Necrosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged