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Diagnosis and Management of Transplanted Kidney Extrarenal Pseudoaneurysms: A Series of Four Cases and a Review of the Literature

Authors: Ghaneh Fananapazir, Gemmy Hannsun, Luke A. Wright, Michael T. Corwin, Christoph Troppmann

Published in: CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology | Issue 11/2016

Abstract

Extrarenal pseudoaneurysms of transplanted kidneys are very rare but can have devastating consequences. In the past, these extrarenal pseudoaneurysms have often led to graft loss as well as significant morbidity and mortality. The role of advanced diagnostic imaging studies and of modern radiologic interventional management has not been studied. In this case series, we present four cases of extrarenal pseudoaneurysms of transplanted kidneys, describe the clinical scenarios and imaging that led to the angiographic diagnosis, and discuss the various endovascular and surgical approaches to management.

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Title: Diagnosis and Management of Transplanted Kidney Extrarenal Pseudoaneurysms: A Series of Four Cases and a Review of the Literature
Authors: Ghaneh Fananapazir
Gemmy Hannsun
Luke A. Wright
Michael T. Corwin
Christoph Troppmann
Publication date: 01-11-2016
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology / Issue 11/2016
Print ISSN: 0174-1551
Electronic ISSN: 1432-086X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-016-1425-z

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