Long-term safety follow-up of living kidney donors: A report of 26 cases
10.3724/SP.J.1008.2008.00555
- Author:
Shu HAN
1
Author Information
1. Organ Transplantation Institute
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Kidney transplantation;
Living donors;
Safety
- From:
Academic Journal of Second Military Medical University
2010;29(5):555-557
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective: To evaluate the long-term safety of living kidney donors after nephrectomy. Methods: Twenty-six living donors of kidney were followed up for 2-8 years, with a mean of (4.27 ± 2.11) years. The serum creatinine, blood pressure, proteinuria and psychological stress were observed in the donors during follow-up. Results: The serum creatinine had a significant increase after nephrectomy (P < 0.01), but all had normal serum creatinine levels and remained stable thereafter. There was no significant change in blood pressure or proteinuria after nephrectomy;only one case developed microalbuminuria after nephrectomy. One of the donors regretted donation and felt more mental stress after nephrectomy. All of the donors were alive without complications. Conclusion: Pre-operation assessment and selection of donors, along with standard intra-operation management and long-term postoperation follow-up, can guarantee the safety of the donors.
