Limitations of digital subtraction angiography in evaluating potential renal donors

Six potential renal donors were evaluated by both conventional and digital subtraction angiography to determine the number of renal arteries to each kidney. The digital examination missed an accessory renal artery in one of six patients for an error rate of 17%.

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Published inAmerican journal of roentgenology (1976) Vol. 141; no. 1; pp. 91 - 93
Main Authors Rabe, F E, Smith, E J, Yune, H Y, Klatte, E C, Leapman, S B, Filo, R S
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.07.1983
Subjects
Adult
Angiography - methods
Female
Humans
Kidney Transplantation
Male
Middle Aged
Renal Artery - diagnostic imaging
Subtraction Technique
Tissue Donors
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Summary:Six potential renal donors were evaluated by both conventional and digital subtraction angiography to determine the number of renal arteries to each kidney. The digital examination missed an accessory renal artery in one of six patients for an error rate of 17%.
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ISSN:0361-803X
1546-3141
DOI:10.2214/ajr.141.1.91