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- Title
Do we need screening for thrombophilia prior to kidney transplantation?
- Authors
Andrassy, Joachim; Zeier, Martin; Andrassy, Konrad
- Abstract
Background. There is increased risk for the occurrence of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and renovascular thrombosis after kidney transplantation. A disruption of the blood homeostasis caused by surgery and leading to clotting and bleeding malfunctions is widely accepted. However, other causes such as inherited or acquired disorders of the clotting system may further increase the risk of thrombosis. Here, we summarize and review data on possible causes, incidence and ways to prevent the occurrence of DVT and/or renovascular thrombosis after kidney transplantation.
- Publication
Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, 2004, Vol 19, piv64
- ISSN
0931-0509
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1093/ndt/gfh1045