title: Polar nephrectomy in a transplanted kidney: a case report.
abstract: 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).
authors.affiliation: Renal Transplant Unit, Guy's Hospital, St. Thomas Street, London, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: R A S
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Cacciola
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Etazadi
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Ilham
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Asderakis
mesh_terms: 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