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Spinal Stroke following Kidney Transplant
Jayanthan B Subramanian1, Farjad Siddiqui1, Pranit N Chotai1
1Division of Transplantation, Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, USA.
Case Reports in Transplantation
|May 31, 2022
Summary
Spinal infarction is a rare complication following kidney transplantation. This case report highlights an unusual post-operative event in a complex patient, emphasizing the need for vigilance.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Neurology
- Transplantation Surgery
Background:
- Kidney transplantation is a life-saving procedure for end-stage renal disease.
- Surgical complications, though infrequent, can occur during the perioperative period.
- Spinal complications are a known, albeit rare, risk associated with major vascular and abdominal surgeries.
Observation:
- A patient undergoing kidney transplantation developed a spontaneous spinal infarct post-operatively.
- No clear etiological factor was identified despite thorough investigation.
- Literature review revealed no prior reports of spinal infarction specifically after kidney transplantation.
Findings:
- This case represents a novel complication associated with kidney transplantation.
- The etiology of the spinal infarct remains undetermined in this specific instance.
- Patients undergoing kidney transplantation often have multiple comorbidities that may predispose them to various complications.
Implications:
- Highlights the potential for rare neurological complications after kidney transplantation.
- Underscores the complexity of managing transplant recipients with pre-existing comorbidities.
- Suggests the need for heightened awareness and monitoring for atypical complications in this patient population.
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