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Experimental Techniques in Urology & Nephrology

Very Early Post-Operative Ureteral Stent Removal in Pediatric Kidney Transplantation

Submission: April 04, 2018; Published: April 20, 2018

DOI: 10.31031/ETUN.2018.01.000525

ISSN: 2578-0395
Volume1 Issue5

Abstract

The incidence of urologic complications in pediatric kidney transplantation is reported to range between 2.9%-18% [1-3]. These complications include urinary leaks and anastomotic strictures as well as lymphoceles in some series. Major urologic complications are significantly higher in patients who are not stented at the time of transplant [4]. While technical complications may be reduced by placing a stent, the risk of other infectious complications may be increased. It has been shown that stent placement may significantly increase the risk of BK viremia and subsequent nephropathy [5]. Additionally, the rate of urinary tract infections post-operatively may be reduced by early stent removal [6]. In most literature, early stent removal is defined as prior to Post-Operative Day (POD) 15.

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