Evaluation of subclinical fluid overload by lung ultrasound and estimated plasma volume in the post-operative period following kidney transplantation

We described congestion changes during the early post-operative period following KT and the feasibility of LUS in this setting. Methods: LUS (28 scanning-points method) and inferior vena cava (IVC) measurements were routinely performed in 36 patients after KT.

Source: Transplantation Proceedings - March 9, 2018 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: C. Mottola, N. Girerd, S. Coiro, Z. Lamiral, P. Rossignol, L. Frimat, S. Girerd Source Type: research