Bilateral renal vein thrombosis after an appendectomy has never been reported in the pediatric literature. We describe the case of a 10-year-old boy who developed this very unusual complication following appendectomy for gangrenous appendicitis with peritonitis. Color duplex Doppler is the most appropriate investigation to allow correct diagnosis and immediate medical treatment. Peritoneal dialysis is a simple and effective tool to prevent permanent damage to renal function.
Nanni, L., Vallasciani, S. A., D'Urzo, C., Rollo, M., Chiaretti, A., Pintus, C., Perrelli, L., Bilateral renal vein thrombosis as a complication of gangrenous appendicitis, <<PEDIATRIA MEDICA E CHIRURGICA>>, 2002; 24 (3): 237-239 [http://hdl.handle.net/10807/61357]
Bilateral renal vein thrombosis as a complication of gangrenous appendicitis
Nanni, Lorenzo;Vallasciani, Santiago Andres;D'Urzo, Carmine;Rollo, Massimo;Chiaretti, Antonio;Pintus, Claudio;
2002
Abstract
Bilateral renal vein thrombosis after an appendectomy has never been reported in the pediatric literature. We describe the case of a 10-year-old boy who developed this very unusual complication following appendectomy for gangrenous appendicitis with peritonitis. Color duplex Doppler is the most appropriate investigation to allow correct diagnosis and immediate medical treatment. Peritoneal dialysis is a simple and effective tool to prevent permanent damage to renal function.
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