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Selected Works of Dr. Vivian McAlister O.C.
Article
Use of a Pelvic Kidney for Living Transplantation: Case Report and Review of the Literature
American Journal of Transplantation (2003)
  • Patrick P. W. Luke, The University of Western Ontario
  • Vivian C. McAlister, The University of Western Ontario
  • Anthony M. Jevnikar, The University of Western Ontario
  • Andrew A. House, The University of Western Ontario
  • Norman Muirhead, The University of Western Ontario
  • Jennifer Cross, The University of Western Ontario
  • David Hollomby, The University of Western Ontario
  • Joseph L. Chin, The University of Western Ontario
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Abstract

Pelvic kidneys have anomalous vascular supplies and collecting systems. Therefore, careful radiologic and functional evaluation of these kidneys must be performed prior to procurement for transplantation. We report the successful use of a pelvic kidney for living-related transplantation.

Keywords
  • Immunosuppression,
  • Kidney Failure,
  • Kidney Transplantation,
  • Living Donors,
  • Nephrectomy
Disciplines
Publication Date
February, 2003
Citation Information
Patrick P. W. Luke, Vivian C. McAlister, Anthony M. Jevnikar, Andrew A. House, et al.. "Use of a Pelvic Kidney for Living Transplantation: Case Report and Review of the Literature" American Journal of Transplantation Vol. 3 Iss. 2 (2003)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/vivianmcalister/88/