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Lymphocele following Renal Transplantation: an Unusual Cause of Urinary Retention
Author(s) -
Schiff Martin,
Feldman RobertA.
Publication year - 1976
Publication title -
british journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.773
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1464-410X
pISSN - 0007-1331
DOI - 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1976.tb02995.x
Subject(s) - lymphocele , medicine , transplantation , lymphatic system , presentation (obstetrics) , urinary retention , urinary system , surgery , urology , kidney transplantation , renal function , urinary fistula , fistula , pathology
Retroperitoneal pelvic lymphoceles have been reported in 1% to 2% of patients receiving renal transplants (Starzi et al., 1970; Schweizer et al ., 1972). They usually become evident within 3 months following transplantation and are thought to be due to disruption of the small lymphatics adherent to the iliac vessels. Their most common mode of presentation has been mild deterioration of renal function caused by ureteric obstruction.