Use of horseshoe kidneys for transplantation

Neth J Surg. 1986 Dec;38(6):183-6.

Abstract

Report of a case in which a horseshoe kidney was divided and transplanted into two recipients. The literature on transplantation of horseshoe kidneys is reviewed. This renal anomaly is not a contra-indication to its use for transplantation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Cadaver
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Kidney / abnormalities*
  • Kidney Transplantation
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nephrectomy
  • Symphysiotomy