Treatment of pelvic lymphoceles after renal transplantation by intraperitoneal marsupialization
Schweizer, R.T.; Bartus, S.A.; Foster, J.H.
American Surgeon 42(5): 316-318
1976
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-1348 PMID: 773233 Document Number: 99532
Pelvic lymphoceles following renal transplantation occurred in five of 70 recipients and were treated by intraperitoneal marsupialization. There were no complications other than one recurrence, which was successfully managed by a second marsupialization procedure. Intraperitoneal marsupialization avoids the prolonged wound drainage of external drainage methods, and appears to be the treatment of choice for large pelvic lymphoceles.