Diagnosis and therapy of lymphocele as a complication of renal transplantation
Muolo, A.; Galvani, E.; Ancona, G.; Zampieri, G.F.; Longo, M.; Bandini, S.; Confortini, P.
Minerva Chirurgica 35(10): 797-802
1980
ISSN/ISBN: 0026-4733 PMID: 7005738 Document Number: 158972
Of 165 renal transplanted patients, three (1.8%) developed a pelvic lymphocele. Decreased renal function, leg edema, a lower quadrant abdominal mass and fluid retention represented suspicion as the possibility of lymph collection in the perirenal space. Excretory urography associated with pelvic tomography, Computerized Tomography and B scan ultrasound confirmed diagnosis and were helpful in the post-operative follow-up. Drainage procedure restored normal renal function and morphology. External drainage and marsupialization into the peritoneum have been used successfully.