Dramatic recovery of renal function after 6 months of dialysis dependence following surgical correction of total renal artery occlusion in a solitary functioning kidney

Am J Kidney Dis. 2001 Jan;37(1):E7. doi: 10.1016/s0272-6386(01)90004-6.

Abstract

Revascularization of renal artery stenosis for the treatment of hypertension is an established procedure. In selected clinical scenarios, successful revascularization procedures may preserve or restore renal function. We present a 31-year-old man who underwent successful renal revascularization of a solitary functioning kidney after being dialysis dependent for approximately 190 days. He had dramatic improvement of renal function and has remained off dialysis since his surgery 18 months ago. He continues to have severe but controllable hypertension.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Kidney Injury / diagnosis
  • Acute Kidney Injury / etiology
  • Acute Kidney Injury / therapy*
  • Adult
  • Creatinine / blood
  • Humans
  • Kidney / pathology
  • Male
  • Remission Induction
  • Renal Artery Obstruction / complications
  • Renal Artery Obstruction / surgery*
  • Renal Dialysis

Substances

  • Creatinine