title: Stilamin in the treatment of lymphatic leaks after living-related renal transplantation.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  This study evaluated the safety and efficacy of Stilamin (Somatostatin) in the treatment of lymphatic leaks after living-related renal transplanatation.
  
  
  METHODS
  Twenty-four patients with lymphatic leaks after kidney transplantation were recruited. All patients were treated with Stilamin and the drainage recorded.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The incidence of lymphatic leaks after kidney transplantation was 3.5% usually occurring in 3-9 days after operation. Stilamin decreased the drainage dramatically and shortened the time of wound healing. In most cases, lymphatic fluid outflow was reduced by 50% after 1 day of stilamin treatment. No major adverse reactions were found except temporary hyperglycemia.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Stilamin administration is a safe and effective treatment for lymphorrhea after kidney transplanation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Sichuan, China.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: He
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Song
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Xie
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Fu
authors.forename: Z
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Huang
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Lin
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D019520:Living Donors; D013004:Somatostatin / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D013004:Somatostatin