A more versatile and reliable method for renal transplantation in the rat
โ Scribed by Dennis Blom; Mark S. Orloff
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 1998
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 265 KB
- Volume
- 18
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0738-1085
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โฆ Synopsis
This study describes the authors' experience with a new method of orthotopic renal transplantation in the rat. This technique combines previously described modifications with the use of the donor inferior vena cava as a conduit to perform an end-to-side venous anastomosis. Survival was 87% and 80% at 3 and 120 days, respectively. Patency was 80% at 120 days, and histologic examination revealed normal re-nal architecture and parenchyma, with no evidence of ischemic injury. This technique offers a refinement of previous techniques and is reliable, flexible, and can be easily learned by novice microvascular surgeons.
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