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Renal Ischaemia Reperfusion Injury: A Mouse Model of Injury and Regeneration
Published on: June 7, 2014
[A case of bilateral renal infarction]
T Fukatsu1, K Kurimoto, M Kanai
1Department of Urology, Mie University School of Medicine.
Hinyokika Kiyo. Acta Urologica Japonica
|January 22, 1998
Summary
This study shows that intra-arterial thrombolytic therapy is the most effective treatment for renal infarction. Despite successful recanalization, renal function recovery was not observed in this case.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Vascular Surgery
- Interventional Radiology
Background:
- Renal infarction, though rare, can lead to significant kidney damage.
- Prompt diagnosis and treatment are crucial for preserving renal function.
Observation:
- A 67-year-old female presented with flank pain and nausea.
- Imaging revealed bilateral renal infarctions.
Findings:
- Selective intra-arterial thrombolysis using urokinase was performed via a balloon catheter.
- Despite successful recanalization of the left renal artery, renal function did not recover as indicated by CT and renoscintigraphy.
Implications:
- Intra-arterial thrombolysis is considered the primary treatment for renal infarction.
- Complete renal function recovery is not guaranteed even with successful arterial recanalization.
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