1976 Volume 67 Issue 4 Pages 231-236
Percutaneous translumbar approach on flank position has been attempted in order to determine renal blood flow by Doppler flow meter.
Doppler flow pattern detected by this approach was proved by direct measurement at operation to be a renal blood flow pattern.
Doppler flow determination by this method was carried out in three donors, 6 kidneys for renal transplantation, three patients, 3 kidneys with contralateral renal vessel anomaly and three volunteers, 6 kidneys. Appearance time, acceleration time and d/S which were characteristic in every case were investigated. Therefore, comparison of these calculations is significant to classify blood flow patterns. Changes in renal hemodynamics can be easily detected by serial measurement in each case.
This method is a safe, simple and non-invasive technique that produces no discomfort to the patient. For these reasons, percutaneous translumbar approach of Doppler flowmetry is applicable as a new diagnostic procedure for renal blood flow investigation.
