Laparoscopic drainage of a lymphocele after renal transplantation.
Lymphoceles are a well-known complication of renal transplantation, with incidence rates up to 18%. The management of symptomatic lymphocele remains controversial. We report the case of a lymphocele which was successfully drained into the peritoneal cavity using laparoscopic surgery.
Paolucci
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Klinik für Allgemeinchirurgie, University Frankfurt/Main, Federal Republic of Germany.
Meyer
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W
Schaeff
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B
Monico
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R
D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016030:Kidney Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008210:Lymphocele / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D014463:Ultrasonography