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Evidence for Patchy Renal Vasoconstriction in Man: Observation by CT Scan
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1981
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Renal PathologyPatchy Renal VasoconstrictionSurgeryTemporary ImpairmentRenal FunctionCt ScanPatchy VasoconstrictionAcute Kidney InjuryChronic Kidney DiseaseRadiologyHealth SciencesKidney FailureEnd-stage Renal DiseaseUrologyPhysiologyFirst DemonstrationMedicineNephrologyKidney Research
We report the first demonstration of patchy vasoconstriction of the kidney in man, together with temporary impairment of renal function. Observations were made by computerized tomography (CT scan). Such vasoconstriction might occur during the mild form or the recovery phase of acute renal failure.