Pregnancy after renal transplantation:report of 3 cases and review of the literature
- VernacularTitle:肾移植术后妊娠三例报告及文献复习
- Author:
Ye TIAN
;
Shihua JIN
;
Yawang TANG
;
Lindong DU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Kidney transplantation;
Pregnancy
- From:
Chinese Journal of Urology
2001;0(04):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the effects of pregnancy and delivery on allograft function and newborns in renal transplant recipients.Methods The effects of pregnancy and delivery on allograft function and newborns in 3 renal transplant recipients were observed and analyzed.The age of the 3 recipients was 32,31 and 31 years,respectively,at pregnancy.They all received triple immunosuppressive therapy(CSA+AZA+prednisone) for the prevention of acute rejection after renal transplantation.Results No acute rejection occurred during pregnancy,and the liver and renal functions were normal in the 3 patients.Preeclampsia occurred in 2 of them.Caesarean section was performed successfully on them at 34,38 and 37 gestational weeks,respectively.The weight of the neonates was 2350 g,3800 g and 3800 g,respectively;and the Apgar scores of the newborns were all 10.(Apgar scores include appearance,pulse,grimace,activity,and respiration.Apgar score ≥8 means newborns in healthy status).After follow-up for 14-46 months,there was no abnormity of the function of transplanted renal and the upgrowth of the newborns.Conclusions Successful pregnancy and delivery are possible in renal transplant recipients with normal renal function.
