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Nephropexy
Introduction
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Nephropexy is the surgical fixation of a floating or mobile kidney (nephroptosis).
It was first performed by Eugen Hahn on 10 April 1881.[1]
References
- ↑ Hatzinger M, Langbein S, de la Rosette J, Sohn M, Alken P (2007). “[Nephropexy in the course of time : Aspects of an historical surgical technique.]”. doi:10.1007/s00120-006-1280-7. PMID 17221244.