Multiparametric MRI for Assessment of Changes of Renal Hemodynamics After Fistula Closure in Kidney Transplant Patients

Multiparametric MRI for Assessment of Changes of Renal Hemodynamics After Fistula Closure in Kidney Transplant Patients: a Pilot Study

Assessment of changes of renal hemodynamics by multiparametric MRI after closure of AVF access.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Written informed consent
• Age > 18 years
• Patients wishing to close the fistula and planned for surgical fistula closure
• eGFR CKD EPI ≥ 45 ml/min/1.73m2 at one year post transplantation
• Stable eGFR within the past 6 months
• Controlled blood pressure

Exclusion Criteria:

• Kidney Transplantation < 12 months before fistula closure
• Proteinuria > 500mg/d
• Presence of donor specific antibodies
• Rejection within the past 6 months
• BK virus replication within the past 3 months
• Cardiac pacemaker, which is not compatible with MRI
• Claustrophobia