Gyasi HK, Zarroug AW, Matthew M, Joshi R, Daar A. Anaesthesia for renal transplantation in sickle cell disease.
Can J Anaesth 1990;
37:778-85. [PMID:
2225294 DOI:
10.1007/bf03006536]
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Abstract
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is associated with many pathological and functional abnormalities affecting all organ systems. Renal manifestations of SCD may result in end-stage renal disease (ESRD), which can be treated by chronic haemodialysis or renal transplantation. Renal transplantation was successfully performed in a 25-yr-old male with sickle cell beta-thalassaemia and nephrotic syndrome. We present a case report of this patient, a discussion of the renal complications associated with SCD and the perioperative management of a patient with SCD undergoing renal transplantation.
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