Mesh Hood Fascial Closure Is a Safe Alternative to Prevent Renal Allograft Compartment Syndrome During Kidney Transplantation

摘要

Background. Renal allograft compartment syndrome (RACS) is an under recognized yet important complication of kidney transplantation that can lead to early graft dysfunction and loss. The use of mesh for prevention and treatment of RACS in very selective circumstances has been documented previously in small case reports. However, it is unknown whether patient and graft survival rates are similar in patients undergoing renal transplantation with mesh placement for the prevention or treatment of RACS. The purpose of our study was to examine the risk factors, indications, and outcomes of mesh hood fascial closure (MHFC) use in the context of RACS prevention.