Calculus formation in renal transplant patients.
Of 149 renal transplants performed between May 1965 and December 1980 a stapled ureteroureterostomy was done in 112 (75 per cent) using a commercially available stapling device. Calculus developed in 7 patients (6.3 per cent) in whom this technique was used, with the interval between transplantation and calculus formation being 13 months to 6 years. We conclude that the stapled ureteroureterostomy should be reserved for special instances, such as a short donor ureter or when the correction of urological complications demands a rapid ureteroureterostomy.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D013528:Surgical Staplers / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013997:Time Factors; D014513:Ureter / Q000601:surgery*; D014514:Ureteral Calculi / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery