Journal article
Transplantation of crossed fused ectopic kidneys into a single recipient
Journal of the American College of Surgeons, v 194(2), pp 147-150
01 Feb 2002
PMID: 11848632
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Abstract
Crossed renal ectopia is a rare (1 in 1000 live births) congenital anomaly in which both renal masses are located on one side of the abdomen and in 90% of cases are fused. Although this condition is not typically associated with underlying renal pathology or symptoms, complex vascular anatomy is commonly encountered.
A report of the successful transplantation of crossed fused ectopic kidneys as a single allograft.
With careful attention to the complex anatomy presented by this anomaly, the course of the patient's transplantation and postoperative convalescence were uncomplicated and resulted in excellent longterm graft function. We report the first successful transplantation and longterm function of crossed fused ectopic kidneys as a single allograft.
Given the shortage of cadaveric renal allografts, patients with this anomalous condition should not be excluded as potential organ donors. Transplant surgeons should have an understanding of this anomaly and its anatomic variants to ensure proper utilization of this limited but valuable resource.
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- Title
- Transplantation of crossed fused ectopic kidneys into a single recipient
- Creators
- Stephen H Bailey - University of UtahMary C Mone - University of UtahEdward W Nelson - University of Utah
- Publication Details
- Journal of the American College of Surgeons, v 194(2), pp 147-150
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000173734400008
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-0036163516
- Other Identifier
- 991021960811604721
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