A Case of Continuous Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for Abdominal Infected Lymphocele after Kidney Transplantation. (8th October 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Franchin, Marco; Tozzi, Matteo; Soldini, Gabriele; Piffaretti, Gabriele
• Other Names: Conti David Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in transplantation. Volume 2014(2014)
• Publication Date: 2014-10-08
• Subjects: Transplantation of organs, tissues, etc -- Periodicals; Transplantation; Transplantation of organs, tissues, etc; Periodicals; Periodicals; 617.954
• DOI: 10.1155/2014/742161
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6943

Abstract

Abstract : Lymphocele is a common complication after kidney transplantation. Although superinfection is a rare event, it generates a difficult management problem; generally, open surgical drainage is the preferred method of treatment but it may lead to complicated postoperative course and prolonged healing time. Negative pressure wound therapy showed promising outcomes in various surgical disciplines and settings. We present a case of an abdominal infected lymphocele after kidney transplantation managed with open surgery and negative pressure wound therapy.