A new technique for left renal cryopreservation.
Our technique for left renal cryopreservation seems to have promise for preventing renal failure after thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Based on the evidence we have obtained with this limited study, we plan to continue using this technique with selected, high-risk patients.
Safi
H J
HJ
Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 77030.
Cox
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GS
D017544:Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D017545:Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D015925:Cryopreservation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007430:Intraoperative Care / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D007668:Kidney; D010477:Perfusion / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D051437:Renal Insufficiency / Q000517:prevention & control