2005, Number 3
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Cir Cir 2005; 73 (3)
Cadaveric kidney transplant using horseshoe kidney: report of two cases
Martínez-Mier G, Rayhill SC, Katz DA
Language: Spanish
References: 11
Page: 211-215
PDF size: 76.47 Kb.
ABSTRACT
The number of patients awaiting a renal transplant is increasing. The shortage of organs demands the exploration of alternative organ sources such as kidneys with congenital anatomical anomalies. The horseshoe kidney is the most common renal anatomical anomaly and is able to be transplanted en bloc or split after procurement with good results. The decision whether to divide a horseshoe kidney depends on several factors. The most important feature is the number and position of the renal vessels. The second is the collector system anatomy. In this study we present two technically successful cases of renal transplantation using horseshoe kidneys en bloc with good results. Both cases have normal renal function. Horseshoe kidney transplantation offers good results and therefore should be considered as an option for cadaver kidney transplantation.
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