Lymphocele: a significant complication following renal transplantation

Lymphology. 1975 Mar;8(1):20-3.

Abstract

Six pelvic lymphoceles occurred in a series of 88 renal transplants. All of the patients had ipsilateral leg edema and one-half had a urinary tract infection and/or pain. Displacement of the urinary bladder away from the kidney with or without some degree of ureteral obstruction was diagnostic. External or internal drainage resulted in reliev of the symptoms.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Drainage
  • Edema / complications
  • Humans
  • Kidney Transplantation*
  • Leg
  • Lymphatic Diseases / complications*
  • Lymphatic Diseases / therapy
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Urinary Tract Infections / complications