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Murine Renal Transplantation Procedure
Published on: July 10, 2009
Constrictive pericarditis after renal transplantation: three case reports.
Z K Celebi1, K Keven, S Sengul
1Department of Nephrology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey. zeynepkendi@yahoo.com
Transplantation Proceedings
|April 30, 2013
Summary
Constrictive pericarditis is a rare but serious complication in kidney transplant recipients. Early diagnosis and surgical intervention, such as pericardiectomy, are crucial for managing this condition and improving patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Cardiology
- Transplantation
Background:
- Constrictive pericarditis (CP) is infrequently observed in chronic kidney disease patients.
- CP in renal transplant recipients can precipitate graft dysfunction and hepatic disease.
Observation:
- Three cases of constrictive pericarditis in renal transplant recipients are presented.
- Patients exhibited symptoms including shortness of breath, edema, ascites, and fatigue post-transplantation.
Findings:
- Right-sided heart catheterization confirmed constrictive pericarditis in all three patients.
- Pathological analysis revealed diffuse fibrosis of the pericardium.
Implications:
- This case series highlights the importance of recognizing constrictive pericarditis in renal transplant recipients.
- Prompt diagnosis and surgical management, including pericardiectomy, are vital for favorable outcomes.
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