TUBULAR ECTASIA IN RENAL ALLOGRAFT BIOPSY- ASSOCIATIONS WITH OCCULT OBSTRUCTIVE UROLOGICAL COMPLICATIONS

Background:Urological obstructive complications (UOC) affect up to 15% of kidney transplants (KTX). Most cases are excluded by ultrasound (US), however accuracy may be limited in the early transplant phase. Features of acute tubular injury (ATI) in KTX biopsy may be informative, but histological fea