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[Vascular problems in patients with transplants from the interdisciplinary viewpoint]
M Zegelman1, D Liermann, E Scheuermann
1THG-Chirurgie, J.W. Goethe-Universität, Frankfurt am Main.
Insights
Organ transplant recipients experienced a 10% rate of vascular complications unrelated to anastomosis. Interdisciplinary approaches and accepting relative indications can improve transplant recipients' quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Cardiology
- Hepatology
Context:
- This study reviews organ transplant data from a single center between 1979 and December 1990.
- A total of 795 organ transplants were performed, including kidney (n=737), liver (n=23), and heart (n=35).
Purpose:
- To analyze the incidence of vascular complications in organ transplant recipients.
- To evaluate the therapeutic approach and indications for organ transplantation.
Summary:
- Vascular problems, excluding anastomosis issues, occurred in 10% of the 795 organ transplant patients.
- The data suggest that an interdisciplinary therapeutic strategy is optimal.
- The low complication rate of surgical and interventional procedures supports accepting even relative indications for transplantation to enhance patient quality of life.
Impact:
- Highlights the importance of monitoring for vascular complications post-transplant.
- Emphasizes the value of a multidisciplinary approach in managing transplant patients.
- Supports the consideration of broader indications for organ transplantation to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.
Abstract:
From 1979 to 12/1990 795 organ transplants have been performed at our hospital (kidney n:737, liver n:23, heart n:35). Our data reveal vascular problems in 10 percent of the transplanted patients - not concerning the vascular anastomosis. The therapeutic approach should be determined interdisciplinary. Due to the low complication rate of operative or interventionel procedures in this patients, even relative indications--to improve "quality of live"--can be accepted.