Transplantation Technologies & Research

Osama S Al Beteddini

Publications

• Case Report
  Chronic Renal Failure and Aortoiliac Disease: Two Cases with Different Treatments and Outcome, and Literature Update
  Author(s): Maroun M Abou-Jaoudé, Osama S Al Beteddini and Alain N KhalafMaroun M Abou-Jaoudé, Osama S Al Beteddini and Alain N Khalaf
  
  Purpose: An association between peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) was suggested. We discuss the cases of two kidney transplant patients of different etiologies, and management outcomes. Case Report: The first case was for a patient with long-standing complicated type 2 diabetes who suffers from advanced atherosclerotic disease involving both femoro-iliac arterial axes. The patient had successful kidney transplantation (KT) to atherosclerotic external iliac artery after endarterectomy, with a smooth early post operative course and a two-year follow up with no significant morbidity. The second case is for a patient who underwent KT, and who had previously undergone an endovascular bifurcated aortic bi-iliac stent (EVBAIS) for an infra-renal abdominal aortic aneurysm. Conclusions: Th.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-0991.1000120

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