Transplantation of horseshoe kidneys: a report of four cases.
OBJECTIVE
To increase the awareness of the successful use of horseshoe kidneys in renal transplantation.


METHODS
Two donors were found to have horseshoe kidneys; these were divided at the midline and transplanted into four recipients.


RESULTS
All four recipients had a delayed return of renal function; all eventually functioned with no complications related to the horseshoe kidney.


CONCLUSIONS
Transplantation of horseshoe kidneys has been performed infrequently but they should be considered as suitable for transplants, considering the shortage of cadaver donors and, when possible, should be divided at the isthmus and the halves transplanted into two recipients.
Botta
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Institute of General Surgery and Organ Transplantations, University of Parma, Italy.
Capocasale
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Mazzoni
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D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000002:abnormalities*; D016030:Kidney Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014570:Urologic Diseases / Q000209:etiology