Renal Transplant Artery Stenosis and Kinking: An Unusual Association

Renal artery stenosis of the kidney allograft associated with kinking is not a frequent finding. As a correctable cause of graft dysfunction, it is important to diagnose it as soon as possible to avoid further graft damage and improve graft and patient survival. As pulsed wave Doppler ultrasound map...

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Published in:POCUS journal 2023-11, Vol.8 (2), p.132-135
Main Authors: Sosa Barrios, R Haridian, Burguera Vion, V, Casillas Sagrado, E, Villa Hurtado, D, Jiménez Álvaro, S, Martín Capón, I, Fernández Lucas, M, Rivera Gorrín, Maite E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
assessment
Medicine
Point of Care Ultrasound(POCUS)
Renal Doppler
renal ultrasound
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Summary:Renal artery stenosis of the kidney allograft associated with kinking is not a frequent finding. As a correctable cause of graft dysfunction, it is important to diagnose it as soon as possible to avoid further graft damage and improve graft and patient survival. As pulsed wave Doppler ultrasound mapping of the graft's renal arteries is essential to diagnose possible alterations, point of care ultrasound (POCUS) is a highly useful tool for early diagnosis. We present a case in which nephrologists performed this examination promptly allowing a timely diagnosis and treatment plan.
ISSN:2369-8543
2369-8543
DOI:10.24908/pocus.v8i2.16461