title: Acute renal allograft rupture--a good prognostic sign?
abstract: Acute renal allograft rupture is a well recognised though uncommon complication of transplantation. Previous reports suggest a close association with rejection and record a high incidence of graft loss and significant mortality. In a series of 11 consecutive allograft ruptures, no graft required removal at initial exploration and eight are still functioning with a mean follow-up of 20 months. This experience shows acute renal allograft rupture is a relatively benign complication and that conservative management leads to a satisfactory outcome in the majority of patients.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002102:Cadaver; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006084:Graft Rejection; D006085:Graft Survival; D006801:Humans; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011379:Prognosis; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous