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Bueno Jimenez A, Larreina L, Serradilla J, de Borja Nava F, Lobato R, Rivas S, Lopez-Pereira P, García L, Espinosa L, Martinez-Urrutia MJ. Upside-down kidney placement: An alternative in pediatric renal transplantation. J Pediatr Surg 2021; 56:1417-1420. [PMID: 33139030 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2020.09.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2020] [Revised: 09/08/2020] [Accepted: 09/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE "Upside-down" kidney placement has been reported as an acceptable alternative in cases of technical difficulty in kidney transplantation but there are few reports in the pediatric population. The aim of our study is to analyze whether the placement of the upside-down kidney could affect graft outcome or produce more complications. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective study was conducted of pediatric kidney transplants performed in our center between 2005 and 2017 with at least 6 months' follow-up. Epidemiological and anthropometric data, type of donor (deceased/living), graft position (normal/upside-down), reason for the upside-down placement, early, medium and long-term complications and renal function were analyzed and compared with patients transplanted in the same period with a normal graft placement. RESULTS From 181 transplants, 167 grafts were placed in a normal position (mean age: 10 y and mean weight: 30 kg) and 14 were placed upside-down (10 y, 37 kg) mainly because of vessel shortness after laparoscopic nephrectomy. Male predominance was observed in both groups. 57% of grafts from the control group and 64% of those from study group came from a living donor. Four vascular and two ureteral re-anastomoses were recorded in the control group and two vascular and one ureteral re-anastomosis in the study group (p > 0.05). In the latter group, no grafts have been lost due to vascular or urological causes and no patients have required dialysis. CONCLUSIONS When necessary, an upside-down placement for the renal graft is a safe alternative in the pediatric population. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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- La Paz Children's Hospital, Pediatric Urology, Madrid, Spain
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- La Paz Children's Hospital, Pediatric Urology, Madrid, Spain
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- La Paz Children's Hospital, Pediatric Urology, Madrid, Spain
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- La Paz Children's Hospital, Pediatric Nephrology, Madrid, Spain
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- La Paz Children's Hospital, Pediatric Nephrology, Madrid, Spain
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Al Breizat AH, Abunaser MT, Al Breizat Z. Living Donors: Altruism and Feeling Forgotten. EXP CLIN TRANSPLANT 2020; 18:22-28. [PMID: 32008488 DOI: 10.6002/ect.tond-tdtd2019.l25] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Living donors endure several challenges throughout the organ donation process. Physically related effects are further compounded by social and emotional challenges. To date, no previous studies have addressed the motives and impact of organ donations from living donors in Jordan. MATERIALS AND METHODS We conducted a qualitative exploratory study to understand the experiences of a random sample of genetically and legally related living donors in Jordan. Participants were identified through the Directorate of the Jordanian Center for Organ Transplantation database. Our sample included Jordanians and non-Jordanians who donated a kidney or liver. Most data were collected by phone interviews with living donors; some donors were personally interviewed. Donors were asked about their experiences during the periods before and after the process of donation, including their feelings, emotions, and motives. Interviews were analyzed using the thematic analysis approach. RESULTS In total, 360 participants (337 kidney and 23 liver donors; 290 Jordanians and 70 non-Jordanians) completed the interview. The time from donation to interview ranged from 14 days to 7 years. The period before donation was characterized by fear and confusion. After donation, most donors described a positive emotional state that was marked by selfsatisfaction, pride, and increased support of organ donation. However, many stated that they felt forgotten. Most donors were motivated by social solidarity, and others invoked the role of their religious beliefs as the main motive. Other motives included improving the recipient's life and fear that patients would be abandoned. CONCLUSIONS The emotional distress of living donors during the predonation period emphasizes the need for social and psychological support in addition to medical evaluations. Donors who had positive experiences with donation can play a role in advocating for donation. Finally, in Jordan, social solidarity and religious beliefs are the most important factors that motivate donation.
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- Abdel-Hadi Al Breizat
- From the Jordanian Ministry of Health, Jordanian Centre of Organ Transplantation, General and HPB Surgery
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Abdellaoui I, Sahtout W, Awatef A, Zallama D, Achour A. Prevalence and risk factors of hypertension following nephrectomy in living kidney donors. SAUDI JOURNAL OF KIDNEY DISEASES AND TRANSPLANTATION 2019; 30:873-882. [PMID: 31464244 DOI: 10.4103/1319-2442.265463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Living donor kidney transplantation is the treatment of choice for the patients with end-stage renal disease, especially where deceased donor programs are limited. There are limited data on the outcomes of living kidney donors (LKD) from developing countries, especially from North Africa. The aim of this study is to evaluate the prevalence of hypertension (HTN) in LKD and to analyze its risk factors. This is a longitudinal monocentric study, and the donors who underwent nephrectomy for donation between 2006 and 2015 were included. Ninety-two donors were assessed. The mean age at the time of nephrectomy was 42.8 ± 10 years (21-68 years). The sex ratio was 0.6. At the time of donation, the median systolic blood pressure was 120 mm Hg and the median diastolic blood pressure was 70 mm Hg. HTN was noted in 4% of donors. The median follow-up duration was 26 months. Two years after donation, the prevalence of HTN was 28% in the study group (8% male and 20% female). The mean time to development of HTN was 16 months. Associations between HTN after donation and the cardiovascular family history, age >40 years, HTN, obesity, android obesity, glomerular filtration rate GFR <90 mL/min/1.73 m2, perioperative HTN, and dyslipidemia were noted. The multivariate analysis showed that obesity at the time of donation was a risk factor for HTN (odds ratio = 4.8; P = 0.04). Obese donor [body mass index (BMI) ≥30)] has higher risk of HTN after nephrectomy than nonobese donor.
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- Imen Abdellaoui
- Department of Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation, Sahloul Hospital, University of Medicine, Sousse, Tunisia
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- Department of Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation, Sahloul Hospital, University of Medicine, Sousse, Tunisia
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- Department of Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation, Sahloul Hospital, University of Medicine, Sousse, Tunisia
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- Department of Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation, Sahloul Hospital, University of Medicine, Sousse, Tunisia
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- Department of Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation, Sahloul Hospital, University of Medicine, Sousse, Tunisia
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Benzing C, Hau HM, Kurtz G, Schmelzle M, Tautenhahn HM, Morgül MH, Wiltberger G, Broschewitz J, Atanasov G, Bachmann A, Bartels M. Long-term health-related quality of life of living kidney donors: a single-center experience. Qual Life Res 2015; 24:2833-42. [PMID: 26149394 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-015-1027-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/22/2015] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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PURPOSE Over the last few years, the evaluation of the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of living kidney donors (LKD) has become of particular interest. The present study sought to evaluate the physical and mental HRQoL after kidney removal. The clinical and paraclinical course of these patients was examined, and the impact of preoperative donor evaluation, donor nephrectomy, and surgical recovery was evaluated. These data were compared with reference data of the general population. METHODS Between 1998 and 2010, 72 living kidney donations were performed at our institution. To assess the HRQoL, two questionnaires-the Short Form 36 (SF-36) and a special LKD questionnaire-were sent to all 72 living donors. The records of the follow-up examinations of all 72 donors were retrospectively analyzed in order to assess the clinical and paraclinical data after kidney donation. RESULTS Out of 72 donors, 55 (76.4 %) responded to the questionnaires. There was no change in systolic and diastolic blood pressure during the 7-year follow-up (p > 0.05). Mild proteinuria (>150 mg/l) was observed in six cases. Kidney donors had a higher HRQoL compared to the general population with mean values of the physical and mental summation scale (PCS and MCS, respectively) being 51.3 (SD = 7.6) and 50.6 (SD = 8.1). Peri- or postoperative complications were associated with lower values for physical function and physical component summary (PCS) (p < 0.05). DISCUSSION Living donor kidney transplantation appears to be safe for donors. The HRQoL is excellent. To ensure a positive outcome for donors, a good clinical evaluation of potential donors is essential.
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- Christian Benzing
- Department of Visceral, Transplantation, Vascular, and Thoracic Surgery, University Hospital of Leipzig, Liebigstraße 20, 04103, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Visceral, Transplantation, Vascular, and Thoracic Surgery, University Hospital of Leipzig, Liebigstraße 20, 04103, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Hospital of Mühlacker, Hermann-Hesse-Straße 34, 75417, Mühlacker, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Visceral, Transplantation, Vascular, and Thoracic Surgery, University Hospital of Leipzig, Liebigstraße 20, 04103, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Visceral, Transplantation, Vascular, and Thoracic Surgery, University Hospital of Leipzig, Liebigstraße 20, 04103, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Visceral, Transplantation, Vascular, and Thoracic Surgery, University Hospital of Leipzig, Liebigstraße 20, 04103, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Visceral, Transplantation, Vascular, and Thoracic Surgery, University Hospital of Leipzig, Liebigstraße 20, 04103, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Visceral, Transplantation, Vascular, and Thoracic Surgery, University Hospital of Leipzig, Liebigstraße 20, 04103, Leipzig, Germany
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- Section for Nephrology, Department of Endocrinology and Nephrology, University Hospital of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Visceral, Transplantation, Vascular, and Thoracic Surgery, University Hospital of Leipzig, Liebigstraße 20, 04103, Leipzig, Germany.
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Zheng X, Han S, Wang L, Zhu Y, Zeng L, Zhou M. Quality of Life and Psychology After Living-related Kidney Transplantation From Donors and Recipients in China. Transplant Proc 2014; 46:3426-30. [DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2014.04.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2014] [Accepted: 04/30/2014] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Jalali M, Rahmani S, Joyce AD, Cartledge JJ, Lewis MH, Ahmad N. Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy: an increasingly common cause for testicular pain and swelling. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2012; 94:407-10. [PMID: 22943330 PMCID: PMC3954321 DOI: 10.1308/003588412x13171221592177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (LDN) is now a well established method for kidney procurement from living donors. In our centre, LDN is currently offered only to donors suitable for a left nephrectomy. The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence of testicular pain and swelling following LDN. METHODS A total of 25 left-sided LDN male patients were assessed in a prospective structured interview together with a control cohort of 25 male patients who had undergone left-sided open donor nephrectomy (ODN). RESULTS Data were collected on testicular pain, swelling, numbness, urinary symptoms and sexual dysfunction from all 50 patients (100% response rate). Of the 25 LDN patients, 11 (44%) experienced ipsilateral testicular pain and/or swelling. In most instances, pain was of immediate onset, mild to moderate in severity, lasted for a few days to several weeks and was associated with testicular swelling (10 of 11 cases). However, testicular pain and/or swelling were not apparent in ODN patients, with only 2 of 25 (8%) experiencing mild testicular pain, 1 of whom also had swelling. CONCLUSIONS Testicular pain and swelling following LDN is a common problem. It is underreported in the literature and should be included in the differential diagnoses of testicular pain and swelling. Further investigation is required to confirm our findings.
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- Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, UK
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Dew MA, Zuckoff A, DiMartini AF, DeVito Dabbs AJ, McNulty ML, Fox KR, Switzer GE, Humar A, Tan HP. Prevention of poor psychosocial outcomes in living organ donors: from description to theory-driven intervention development and initial feasibility testing. Prog Transplant 2012; 22:280-92; quiz 293. [PMID: 22951506 DOI: 10.7182/pit2012890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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CONTEXT Although some living donors experience psychological, somatic, and interpersonal difficulties after donation, interventions to prevent such outcomes have not been developed or evaluated. OBJECTIVE To (1) summarize empirical evidence on psychosocial outcomes after donation, (2) describe a theoretical framework to guide development of an intervention to prevent poor outcomes, and (3) describe development and initial evaluation of feasibility and acceptability of the intervention. METHODS Based on a narrative literature review suggesting that individuals ambivalent about donation are at risk for poor psychosocial outcomes after donation, the intervention targeted this risk factor. Intervention structure and content drew on motivational interviewing principles in order to assist prospective donors to resolve ambivalence. Data were collected on donors' characteristics at our institution to determine whether they constituted a representative population in which to evaluate the intervention. Study participants were then recruited to assess the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention. They were required to have scores greater than 0 on the Simmons Ambivalence Scale (indicating at least some ambivalence about donation). RESULTS Our population was similar to the national living donor population on most demographic and donation-related characteristics. Eight individuals who had been approved to donate either a kidney or liver segment were enrolled for pilot testing of the intervention. All successfully completed the 2-session telephone-based intervention before scheduled donation surgery. Participants' ratings of acceptability and satisfaction were high. Open-ended comments indicated that the intervention addressed participants' thoughts and concerns about the decision to donate. CONCLUSIONS The intervention is feasible, acceptable, and appears relevant to donor concerns. A clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy of the intervention is warranted.
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- Mary Amanda Dew
- University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, USA.
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Guvence N, Oskay K, Ayli D. The assessment of long-term clinic and laboratory data of living related kidney donors. Transplant Proc 2012; 44:1614-7. [PMID: 22841227 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2012.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Living-donor kidney transplantations are more common in Turkey. The present study, therefore, investigated the structural changes in the remaining kidney and their impacts on the outcomes of 71 donors who underwent nephrectomy. Among 123 screened living-donor transplantations performed between 2001 and 2008, information was available on 71. The study group included 37 female and 34 male donors with ages ranging between 20 and 68 years (mean, 45 ± 9 years). The donors had a median follow-up of 7.2 years. We investigated renal function and creatinine clearance as well as the presence of proteinuria and/or hypertension before versus after nephrectomy. Healthy individuals referred to our blood center were included as the control group. A comparison of pre- versus post-nephrectomy with control group data did not show any significant correlations between serum creatinine levels, creatinine clearances, and the presence of proteinuria relative to post-donation years. In contrast, we identified an increased prevalence of hypertension: Stage 1 in 4 patients before versus 22 subjects after nephrectomy. A key finding of this study was the slight increase in the number of hypertensive donors. Hypertension is, therefore, the most critical parameter to monitor donors in countries with a high proportion of living donors.
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- N Guvence
- Department of General Surgery, Sani Konukoğlu Hospital, Gaziantep, Turkey
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Saito M, Tsuchiya N, Maita S, Numakura K, Obara T, Tsuruta H, Kumazawa T, Inoue T, Narita S, Horikawa Y, Yuasa T, Satoh S, Habuchi T. What is the most preferred wound site for laparoscopic donor nephrectomy?: a questionnaire assessment. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2011; 21:511-5. [PMID: 21561338 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2010.0457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Although specimen extraction site selection for laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (LDN) is relatively flexible and is mostly selected by surgeons from the patient's standpoint, the patient's request may differ from the medical worker's recommendation. The cosmetic aspect may also differ with age, gender, and the extent of medical knowledge. We performed an unsigned questionnaire assessment of individual preferences for LDN wound sites. MATERIALS AND METHODS Between August 2007 and October 2008, we surveyed LDN wound site preferences among 148 physicians, 263 nurses, and 266 outpatients of urology at Akita University Hospital. They were questioned for their age, gender, occupation (medical worker or not), and for the most preferred surgical wound site among the following: A, lower vertical midline: B, upper vertical midline: C, anterior subcostal: D, Pfannenstiel: E, Gibson: and F, subcostal flank. The valid response rate was 93.5% (677/724). RESULTS Wound sites preferred (ranked in descending order) were F (48.3%), D (25.6%), E (10.5%), A (9.0%), C (5.2%), and B (1.4%). The subcostal flank incision was the most preferred in almost all the categories. Second preferences were Pfannenstiel incisions in women and incisions on the lower abdomen in men. Overall, flank and lower abdominal incisions tended to be preferred, and mid and upper abdominal incisions tended to be avoided. Medical workers selected the subcostal flank and Pfannenstiel incisions more frequently than outpatients. With increasing age, the selection rates of the Gibson and the lower vertical midline incisions increased, whereas the subcostal flank and the Pfannenstiel incisions decreased. CONCLUSIONS The subcostal flank was the most preferred LDN sites. Age, gender, and the extent of medical knowledge may influence the individual preferences for LDN wound sites.
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- Mitsuru Saito
- Department of Urology, Akita University Graduate School of Medicine, Akita, Japan
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Knox MK, Rivers-Bowerman MD, Bardgett HP, Cowan NC. Multidetector computed tomography with triple-bolus contrast medium administration protocol for preoperative anatomical and functional assessment of potential living renal donors. Eur Radiol 2010; 20:2590-9. [PMID: 20582545 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-010-1855-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2009] [Revised: 05/16/2010] [Accepted: 05/20/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) with a triple-bolus contrast administration protocol for preoperative anatomical and functional assessment of living renal donors. METHODS Fifty-five potential living renal donors underwent MDCT of which 27 proceeded to donor nephrectomy. A triple-bolus contrast administration protocol was used for simultaneous acquisition of arterial, nephrographic, and excretory phases. MDCT images were independently reviewed in random order by two radiologists blinded to surgical anatomy findings. Diagnostic accuracy for anatomical variants was quantified by sensitivity and specificity. Differential renal function (DRF) was derived from MDCT for 54 patients and compared with technetium-99 m dimercaptosuccinic acid renography (Tc-99 m DMSA). RESULTS All triple-bolus MDCT examinations were technically adequate. Accessory renal arteries and veins were identified at surgery in 33% (n = 9/27) and 22% (n = 6/27) of donor kidneys. The mean difference between MDCT-derived DRF and DMSA was 0.8% (95% CI 0.1-1.6) with 95% limits of agreement of -4.6% (95% CI -3.3 to -5.9) to 6.3% (95% CI 5.0-7.6). MDCT delivered a mean (SD, range) radiation dose of 9.5 (3.6, 3.6-17.3) mSv. CONCLUSION MDCT with a triple-bolus contrast administration provides accurate anatomical and functional evaluation of living renal donors.
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- Matthew K Knox
- Faculty of Medicine, UME Office, Health Sciences Centre, University of Calgary, 3330 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2N 4N1
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