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Nutritional status in renal transplantation recipient
Joint Authors
Mantoo, Sonali
Ibrahim, Georgi
Pratap, Girija Balaji
Jayanthi V.
Obulakshmi S.
Bhaskar, S. Shanmuga
Lesley, Nansi
Source
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Issue
Vol. 18, Issue 3 (31 Dec. 2007), pp.382-386, 5 p.
Publisher
Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation
Publication Date
2007-12-31
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
We performed this study to observe the nutritional status in our renal transplant recipients using serum parameters, body mass index (BMI), and dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) that measured the fat distribution.
We studied 109 patients who had chronic kidney disease due to different etiologies, and received mean hemodialysis before they underwent successful renal transplantation.
The body mass index and the prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus revealed a significantly positive correlation with older age (p < 0.05).
The mean values of serum sodium, chloride, potassium, calcium, and phosphorous were found to be within the normal range.
There were no significant differences in these parameters according to age distribution.
However, the mean serum creatinine was elevated, 154 ± 18 µmol / L, which was compatible with a significant but stable renal dysfunction.
iPTH levels in most of our patients were within two times the normal values (101 ± 81 pg / ml).
The mean hemoglobin levels were low in all our patients (91.6 ± 19.4 g / L).
The mean bicarbonate levels were within normal limits (23 ± 3.5 mmol / L), however there were some patients below normal.
The plasma proteins and albumin were lower than normal ; 62.2 ± 8.6 g / L, and 36.1 ± 5.1gms / L, respectively.
We conclude that the BMI, fat distribution and percentage as measured by DEXA scan, as well as the prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus in our transplant population revealed a significantly positive correlation with older age.
The elevated mean plasma iPTH levels, decreased mean serum bicarbonate, albumin, and hemoglubin levels are most likely related to renal allograft dysfunction which is usually inherent with the grafts and may eventually affect the nutritional status of the patients.
Subsequently, the initial weight gain may be hampered by the graft dysfunction.
Prospective long-term studies are required to confirm our findings on larger transplant populations.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mantoo, Sonali& Ibrahim, Georgi& Pratap, Girija Balaji& Jayanthi V.& Obulakshmi S.& Bhaskar, S. Shanmuga…[et al.]. 2007. Nutritional status in renal transplantation recipient. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation،Vol. 18, no. 3, pp.382-386.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mantoo, Sonali…[et al.]. Nutritional status in renal transplantation recipient. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation Vol. 18, no. 3 (Dec. 2007), pp.382-386.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Mantoo, Sonali& Ibrahim, Georgi& Pratap, Girija Balaji& Jayanthi V.& Obulakshmi S.& Bhaskar, S. Shanmuga…[et al.]. Nutritional status in renal transplantation recipient. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation. 2007. Vol. 18, no. 3, pp.382-386.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 386
Record ID
BIM-40844