J Korean Soc Transplant.
2004 Dec;18(2):198-200.
Spontaneous Renal Allograft Rupture Caused by Arteriovenous Fistula: 1 case
- Affiliations
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- 1Kidney Transplantation Clinic, Inje University Seoul Paik Hospital, Seoul, Korea. doltmkot@hanmail.net
Abstract
- Renal allograft rupture is an uncommon but life-threatening complication. The most common cause of the spontaneous rupture of the renal graft is acute rejection but other causes including acute tubular necrosis, renal vein thrombosis and urinary tract obstruction have been reported. Here we report a case of spontaneous rupture of renal graft caused by arteriovenous fistula in the patient being managed by plasmapheresis due to hemolytic uremic syndrome developed in the renal graft 3 years late after transplantation.
