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[Lymphocele and kidney transplantation]
M Moukarzel1, G Benoit, B Charpentier
1Service d'Urologie, Hôpital de Bicêtre, Université Paris-Sud, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre.
Annales D'Urologie
|January 1, 1989
Summary
Renal transplantations can lead to lymphocele, a fluid collection, in 1.4% of cases. Prevention requires careful lymphostasis, diagnosis via ultrasonography, and surgical treatment like marsupialization for large lymphoceles.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Transplant Surgery
Context:
- Renal transplantation is a common procedure for end-stage renal disease.
- Lymphocele is a known complication following renal transplantation.
Purpose:
- To report the incidence, diagnosis, and management of lymphocele after renal transplantation.
- To highlight the importance of lymphostasis in preventing lymphocele formation.
Summary:
- Fourteen cases of lymphocele were identified in 1000 renal transplantations (1.4% incidence).
- Rigorous lymphostasis is crucial for preventing lymphocele development.
- Ultrasonography is the primary diagnostic tool.
- Marsupialization and omentoplasty are effective treatments for voluminous lymphoceles.
Impact:
- This study provides valuable data on lymphocele incidence in renal transplant recipients.
- It emphasizes preventative measures and outlines current diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
- Findings can inform surgical techniques and patient management protocols to reduce lymphocele complications.