Treatment of lymphocele associated with renal transplant.
A new method of operative drainage of lymphoceles following renal transplantation is described. The technique involves intraperitoneal marsupialisation of the lymphocele cavity followed by insertion of a Tenckhoff peritoneal dialysis catheter to splint open the peritoneal window and act as an internal drain.
Nicholson
M L
ML
Renal Transplant Unit, General Hospital, Leicester.
Veitch
P S
PS
D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D016030:Kidney Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008206:Lymphatic Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D008210:Lymphocele / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D010532:Peritoneal Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*