Renal artery thrombosis as a long-term complication of COVID-19

Naser Gjonbalaj1,2,3, Safet Uka1, Elmi Olluri4,5

  • 1Radiology Clinic, University Clinical Center of Kosovo, Prishtina 10000, Republic of Kosovo, XK.

Radiology Case Reports
|November 8, 2022
PubMed

Insights

This study reports a rare long-term complication of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): left renal artery thrombosis. Interventional radiology successfully restored blood flow to the affected kidney.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Nephrology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is linked to various thrombotic events, affecting both small and large blood vessels.
  • While pulmonary embolism and stroke are common, renal artery thrombosis is a less frequent but severe complication.

Observation:

  • A case of left renal artery thrombosis is presented as a long-term sequela of COVID-19 infection.
  • The patient experienced acute kidney injury and renal infarction due to the blocked artery.

Findings:

  • Interventional radiology techniques were employed to treat the left renal artery thrombosis.
  • Successful revascularization of the kidney was achieved, preserving its function.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the potential for delayed vascular complications following COVID-19.
  • Interventional radiology offers an effective treatment option for renal artery thrombosis in the context of COVID-19 recovery.

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