title: Intestinal perforation due to fecal impaction after renal transplantation.
abstract: Three renal allograft recipients suffered major intestinal complications shortly after the operation. Identification of diverticular disease, adequate preoperative bowel preparation, avoidance of excessive amounts of non-absorbable antacids, early ambulation, and periodic laxatives and stool softeners can prevent these complications. Surgical management includes careful inspection for additional perforations, resection and colostomy, and continuous peritoneal lavage.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002400:Cathartics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D004241:Diverticulum, Colon / Q000175:diagnosis; D004434:Early Ambulation; D005244:Fecal Impaction / Q000150:complications* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000209:etiology*; D007583:Jejunum; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D011300:Preoperative Care; D014184:Transplantation, Homologous
chemical_list: D002400:Cathartics; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents