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Digital Home-Monitoring of Patients after Kidney Transplantation: The MACCS Platform
Published on: April 12, 2021
Pregnancy after kidney transplantation
Dianne B McKay1, Michelle A Josephson
1Department of Immunology, IMM-1, The Scripps Research Institute, 10550 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA. dmckay@scripps.edu
Summary
Pregnancy is common after solid-organ transplantation. This review guides physicians on counseling kidney transplant recipients about maternal and fetal risks and managing pregnant transplant patients.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive medicine
- Transplant surgery
- Obstetrics
Background:
- Solid-organ transplantation allows many recipients to achieve reproductive success.
- Pregnancy is a common outcome for both male and female transplant recipients.
- Limited guidelines exist for managing pregnancy post-transplantation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide physicians with information for counseling kidney transplant recipients on pregnancy risks.
- To guide the clinical management of pregnant solid-organ transplant recipients.
- To address maternal and fetal complications in pregnant transplant patients.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of reproductive outcomes and complications after solid-organ transplantation.
- Synthesis of current knowledge on counseling and management strategies.
- Focus on kidney transplant recipients and their pregnancies.
Main Results:
- Reproductive success is achievable for most transplant recipients.
- Significant maternal and fetal risks require careful consideration and management.
- Physicians need updated information for optimal patient care.
Conclusions:
- Pregnancy is a viable outcome for kidney transplant recipients.
- Comprehensive counseling and tailored management are crucial for successful maternal and fetal outcomes.
- Further research and guideline development are needed for pregnant transplant patients.
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