Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Kidney transplant using artery and vein connection in two dogs
By Phillips, Heidi & Aronson, Lillian R·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·2012·Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Use of end-to-side arterial and venous anastomosis techniques for renal transplantation in two dogs.
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Plain-English summary
A male Old English Sheepdog and a female Bull Terrier were both suffering from kidney problems, leading to anemia and high levels of waste in their blood. To help them, veterinarians performed kidney transplants using a technique that connects the donor kidney's blood vessels to the recipient's blood vessels. After the surgery, both dogs showed significant improvement, with their kidney function and blood values returning to normal. This successful method offers a new option for dogs needing kidney transplants.
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Abstract
CASE DESCRIPTION: A sexually intact male Old English Sheepdog and a sexually intact female Bull Terrier were evaluated for renal dysplasia and chronic renal failure, respectively. CLINICAL FINDINGS: Both dogs were anemic and had high serum concentrations of urea nitrogen and creatinine. Electrolyte abnormalities (calcium and phosphorus) were also evident. The decision was made to pursue renal transplantation, and donor dogs were identified. TREATMENT AND OUTCOME: End-to-side anastomosis of the renal artery and vein of each donor's left kidney to the recipient's ipsilateral external iliac artery and vein, respectively, was performed. The left caudal abdominal musculature was scarified by making an incision, and nephropexy to that musculature was performed with a simple interrupted pattern of polypropylene sutures. No intraoperative or postoperative complications associated with the vascular anastomoses were encountered. Azotemia, anemia, and electrolyte imbalances resolved after transplantation. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: The end-to-side anastomosis technique described here, which is a preferred method in human medicine, was successful, providing an alternative to other renal transplantation techniques in dogs. Additional studies are needed to determine whether any vascular anastomosis technique is preferable for use in dogs requiring renal transplantation.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22256845/