Surgical complications after 160 renal transplantations. Experience. Comments

The present study reviewed the complications observed in 160 renal transplants that had been performed from 1982 to 1992. Complications were observed in 27 cases (16.87%), which falls within reasonable limits and is similar to the complication rate reported elsewhere. The treatment utilized in these...

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Published in:	Archivos españoles de urología Vol. 47; no. 4; p. 385
Main Authors:	Romero Tenorio, M, Gutíerrez Somoscarrera, J A, Ibáez Suarez, R, Castro, D S, Salazar Otero, S, Flores Gines, J
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	Spanish
Published:	Spain 01-05-1994
Subjects:	Adult Follow-Up Studies Humans Kidney Transplantation - adverse effects Middle Aged Postoperative Complications - epidemiology
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Summary:	The present study reviewed the complications observed in 160 renal transplants that had been performed from 1982 to 1992. Complications were observed in 27 cases (16.87%), which falls within reasonable limits and is similar to the complication rate reported elsewhere. The treatment utilized in these cases was highly effective and only 3 grafts (1.87%) were lost. The following complications were observed: obstructive uropathy (7 cases, 4.37%), fistula (18 cases, 11.25%), vascular complications (1 case, 0.62%) and other complications (1 case, 0.62%).
ISSN:	0004-0614