I had endovascular surgery to repair an abdominal aortic aneurysm a few years back and following an ultrasound exam  in BKK hospital Samui, it seems that the aneurysm may be leaking. To be sure, I need to have a CT Scan, using contrasting dye. The problem with this is that I have stage 5 ckd with a gfr of 15 and the dye is likely to finish off the kidneys and necessitate dialysis immediately. Obviously I need to see a good vascular surgeon ASAP. Your help would be much appreciated.

Samui is not the place to have this assessed.  And while you definitely need to follow up on this  cannot assume anything from an ultrasound report obtained there from a nonspecislust. 

 

Thrre are alternative diagnostic tests to CT  that can be used, as well as altertnative  contrast media safe for the kidneys.  First step eould be a repeat ultrasound performed by specialist. 

 

You need to leave Samui and get under the care of a cardiovascular surgeon ASAP. Can you fly to Bangkok? 

Thanks Sheryl, Ive got an appointment at the Samitivej hospital on Wednesday am.