Deep venous thrombosis after renal transplantation.

摘要: Four hundred and eighty consecutive renal transplant operations performed upon adults over a ten year period were reviewed to obtain the incidence of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE), both. Using strict objective diagnostic criteria, 40 (8.3 per cent) thrombotic events diagnosed, comprising 25 lower limb DVT alone, 11 with PE four alone. deaths directly attributable which was fourth major cause death in review period. more common on side but difference not significant. The low (1.7 first month transplantation does suggest that chemical prophylaxis should be used during this However, peak occurred after may associated significant rise mean hemoglobin concentration both population control group recipients. Patient age at time predisposing events, such as prolonged bedrest, further surgical treatment pelvic pathology, risk factors. All patients receiving steroids diagnosis no demonstrated cyclosporin results is indicated for than years age, stable function steroids, who undergo periods bedrest some transplantation.