Management of abnormal blood vessels of donor kidney in cadaver renal transplantation
- VernacularTitle:肾移植中供肾血管变异的处理
- Author:
Zhifu CAO
;
Xiaozhou HE
;
Hao JING
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Kidney transplantation;
Blood vessels;
Variation(genetics)
- From:
Chinese Journal of Organ Transplantation
2003;0(06):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To improve the clinical use of donor kidneys having abnormal blood vessels.Methods The kidneys with abnormal blood vessels were transplanted after vessel reconstruction was made. Various techniques were used for different types of abnormal arteries and veins.Results Of 78 donor kidneys with abnormal arteries (23 kidneys also have abnormal veins) been transplanted, 77 grafts excreted urine immediately and the recipients' blood creatinine level were normal was weeks after transplantation. During a period of one-year follow-up, no vascular complication was observed. One kidney was resected because of uncontrolled bleeding secondary to poor venous return. Conclusion Donor kidneys with vascular abnormalities can function well after proper reconstruction.
