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Semin intervent Radiol 2004; 21(4): 259-269
DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-861560
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Management of Transplant Renal Artery Stenosis

Dheeraj K. Rajan1 , S. William Stavropoulos2 , Richard D. Shlansky-Goldberg2
  • 1Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, University of Toronto, Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • 2Section of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, University of Pennsylvania, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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07 January 2005 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Transplant renal artery stenosis is the most frequent vascular complication of transplantation. Early detection and correction reduce patients' morbidity and allograft dysfunction. Although noninvasive imaging can detect an underlying stenosis, angiography with subsequent angioplasty or stenting, or both, provides definitive diagnosis and treatment. With the introduction of alternative contrast agents and newer catheter and stent technology, these procedures can be performed safely with little risk of contrast-induced nephropathy or allograft loss.

KEYWORDS

Kidney transplantation - balloon angioplasty - stents - renal artery stenosis - hypertension - angiography

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