Retroperitoneal reabsorption of extravasated urine in renal transplant patients.
Serum creatinine may be elevated in renal transplant patients due to retroperitoneal reabsorption of extravasated urine, despite normal excretion. The combination of a normal urogram and elevated serum creatinine should suggest urine extravasation.
D000042:Absorption; D003404:Creatinine / Q000097:blood / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D012187:Retroperitoneal Space / Q000378:metabolism*; D014556:Urine / Q000378:metabolism*
D003404:Creatinine