Renal autotransplantation in patients with loin pain-hematuria syndrome.
OBJECTIVE
To determine if renal autotransplantation is an effective treatment for the loin pain-hematuria syndrome.


METHODS
Retrospective chart review.


METHODS
Tertiary care referral centre in Manitoba.


METHODS
Four patients referred for diagnosis and management of loin pain-hematuria syndrome. Follow-up for each of the four was 2, 24, 29 and 48 months.


METHODS
Renal autotransplantation.


METHODS
Relief of pain with preservation of renal function and blood pressure.


RESULTS
All four patients experienced relief of the pain of loin pain-hematuria syndrome. Renal function was preserved and blood pressure maintained. Narcotic analgesia was discontinued in all cases.


CONCLUSIONS
Renal autotransplantation appears to be an effective treatment for patients with loin pain-hematuria syndrome.
Karvelas
J P
JP
Sertian of Urology, University of Manitoha, Winnipeg.
Ramsey
E W
EW
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006417:Hematuria / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D017116:Low Back Pain / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013577:Syndrome; D013997:Time Factors; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous; D016896:Treatment Outcome