Polar nephrectomy in a transplanted kidney: a case report.
After renal transplantation, infarction of the lower pole may be observed. We report an unusual case of lower pole infarction and perforation of the lower calyx due to thrombosis of a lower polar artery. This was managed successfully with partial nephrectomy (nephron-sparing surgery).
Cacciola
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Renal Transplant Unit, Guy's Hospital, St. Thomas Street, London, United Kingdom.
Etazadi
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Ilham
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Asderakis
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D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D016030:Kidney Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009392:Nephrectomy / Q000379:methods; D012077:Renal Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D012086:Reoperation; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014463:Ultrasonography