Osteonecrosis of the calcaneum in a heart transplant recipient

被引:2
作者
Huwez, FU [1 ]
Belcher, PR [1 ]
Pathi, VL [1 ]
Naik, SK [1 ]
Wheatley, DJ [1 ]
机构
[1] UNIV GLASGOW,GLASGOW ROYAL INFIRM,DEPT CARDIAC SURG,GLASGOW G31 2ER,LANARK,SCOTLAND
关键词
heart transplantation; osteonecrosis; steroid; immunosuppression;
D O I
10.1055/s-2007-1013724
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Avascular necrosis affects 3% of transplant recipients. In the lower limb, the femoral heads or condyles may be involved, We report the hitherto unrecorded complication of avascular necrosis of the calcaneum. Conservative management resulted in resolution without long-term complications.
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页码:204 / 205
页数:2
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