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Posttransplant hypersplenism.

H M Kauffman, R K Lawson, M B Adams

    Transplantation Proceedings
    |March 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    Posttransplant hypersplenism, a condition causing low white blood cell counts and medication intolerance, can be treated with splenectomy. While posttransplant splenectomy improves kidney transplant survival, it carries a high mortality risk.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nephrology
    • Immunology
    • Transplantation

    Background:

    • Posttransplant hypersplenism presents as leukopenia and azathioprine intolerance.
    • This condition can be accurately diagnosed and treated with splenectomy.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of splenectomy in managing posttransplant hypersplenism.
    • To compare kidney transplant outcomes and survival rates between pretransplant and posttransplant splenectomy.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of kidney transplant recipients.
    • Comparison of graft survival and mortality rates in patients with and without splenectomy.

    Main Results:

    • Posttransplant splenectomy effectively reverses hypersplenism symptoms.

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  • Kidney homograft survival rates are comparable between pretransplant and posttransplant splenectomy groups.
  • Graft survival is statistically superior in splenectomized patients compared to those without splenectomy (p < 0.01).
  • Mortality associated with posttransplant splenectomy is significantly higher (21%) than pretransplant splenectomy (1.3%).

    • Conclusions:

    • Splenectomy is an effective treatment for posttransplant hypersplenism, improving kidney transplant outcomes.
    • While beneficial for graft survival, posttransplant splenectomy is associated with a high mortality risk, necessitating careful consideration.