title: Retroperitoneal reabsorption of extravasated urine in renal transplant patients.
abstract: 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.
mesh_terms: 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*
chemical_list: D003404:Creatinine