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Jayanthan B Subramanian¹, Farjad Siddiqui¹, Pranit N Chotai¹

¹Division of Transplantation, Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, USA.

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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.

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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.