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The external iliac vein is the standard site for venous anastomosis in kidney transplantation. Utilization of the inferior vena cava (IVC) for this purpose is well-documented in small pediatric recipients but remains uncommon in adults.
We report a case of successful kidney transplantation using the IVC for venous anastomosis in an adult recipient with right iliac vein agenesis.
A 37-year-old hypertensive male with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) on hemodialysis for five years, was evaluated for a living-unrelated kidney transplantation. Preoperative imaging demonstrated complete absence of the right iliac vein, as well as significant stenosis and calcifications of the left iliac artery. The right femoral vein was noted to drain into the left iliac vein through well-developed collateral veins.
Intraoperatively, the renal vein was anastomosed to the IVC and the renal artery to the right common iliac artery, resulting in immediate graft function. Serum creatinine declined progressively, and the patient was discharged on postoperative day 8 with a serum creatinine level of 0.6 mg/dL.
Two weeks later, he presented with right lower limb swelling and pain. Venous Doppler ultrasonography revealed deep vein thrombosis (DVT) which was managed with anticoagulation for three months. The patient was followed for two years, during which he maintained stable graft function and experienced no further complications.
Congenital vascular malformations such as iliac vein agenesis are rare but can present surgical challenges during kidney transplantation. Thorough preoperative evaluation and surgical expertise are essential for successful management of such complex cases.
