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Instillation of povidone Iodine to treat lymphocele and leak of lymph after renal transplantation
Joint Authors
Zumurrudi, Afshar
Bahluli, Abu al-Fasl
Source
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Issue
Vol. 18, Issue 4 (31 Dec. 2007), pp.621-624, 4 p.
Publisher
Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation
Publication Date
2007-12-31
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Topics
- Kidneys
- Diseases
- Therapeutics
- Organ transplantation
- Lymphatic diseases
- Complications(Medicine)
- Povidone-iodine
Abstract EN
Lymphoceles are common surgical complications of renal transplantation.
Recently minimal invasive therapy has been advised.
We studied the safety and efficacy of instillation of povidone iodine via transcutaneous catheter for treatment of lymphoceles and leaks of lymph.
We studied 10 (four males, six females) kidney transplant recipients who developed lymphoceles after transplantation and four (three males, one female) who developed leaks of lymph.
We treated these cases by povidone iodine after placement of transcutaneous catheters with guidance of ultrasound and confirmed the presence of lymph by biochemical analysis.
After dilution of povidone iodine to 5 % with normal saline, 20cc were instilled and dwelled in the cavity for 30 minute three times daily.
The lymph was then allowed to drain by gravity.
For the leaks of lymph, which occurred immediately post operation, the catheters were placed during transplantation surgery.
All patients were followed up for four months.
After one week of instillation, all lymph leaks were completely blocked.
Furthermore, nine (90 %) cases of lymphocele resolved after 15 days of therapy.
We conclude that instillation of diluted povidone iodine for treatment of lymphocele and leak of lymph is safe and effective and it may be considered as first choice for these conditions.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Zumurrudi, Afshar& Bahluli, Abu al-Fasl. 2007. Instillation of povidone Iodine to treat lymphocele and leak of lymph after renal transplantation. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation،Vol. 18, no. 4, pp.621-624.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-41680
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Zumurrudi, Afshar& Bahluli, Abu al-Fasl. Instillation of povidone Iodine to treat lymphocele and leak of lymph after renal transplantation. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation Vol. 18, no. 4 (Dec. 2007), pp.621-624.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-41680
American Medical Association (AMA)
Zumurrudi, Afshar& Bahluli, Abu al-Fasl. Instillation of povidone Iodine to treat lymphocele and leak of lymph after renal transplantation. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation. 2007. Vol. 18, no. 4, pp.621-624.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-41680
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 623-624
Record ID
BIM-41680