Intraabdominal Complications Following Pediatric Kidney Transplantation: Incidence and Risk Factors

Background The incidence and types of intraabdominal complications following pediatric transplantation are not well established and specific risk groups have not been clearly identified. Methods A retrospective chart review of all pediatric transplant recipients, between 1995 and 2016 was undertaken. Intraabdominal complications were grouped into 4 categories: fluid collections, gastrointestinal, vascular and urogenital. Donor, recipient, and transplant characteristics were evaluated using univariate and multivariate logistic regression. Results There were 146 transplants meeting the inclusion criteria. The mean follow up time was 4.6 ± 3.7 years (range, 0.3-18). The mean weight at transplantation was 31.5 ±16.5kg (range, 9-78), with 24(16%) recipients being

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