Renal allograft rupture: a clinicopathologic review.

نویسندگان

  • M Ramos
  • L Martins
  • L Dias
  • A C Henriques
  • J Soares
  • J Queirós
  • A M Sarmento
چکیده

RENAL ALLOGRAFT rupture (RAR) is a rare but very serious complication of renal transplantation, requiring emergency surgery. The most common cause is acute allograft rejection, but other causes such as renal vein thrombosis (RVT), acute tubular necrosis (ATN), renal biopsy, and lymphatic obstruction have been reported. We reviewed our experience with the aim of identifying RAR predisposing conditions.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Transplantation proceedings

دوره 32 8  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2000