Rupture of the allografted kidney--is repair possible?
Allograft rupture after transplantation is an uncommon but serious complication. A review of the literature suggests a significant mortality and very high incidence of graft loss. Data will be presented which suggests that conservative management of the allograft rupture is possible.
D000328:Adult; D002102:Cadaver; D005260:Female; D006084:Graft Rejection; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000601:surgery; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery*; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D014184:Transplantation, Homologous