Affiliation:
1. Princess Alexandra Hospital Queensland Kidney Transplant Service, , Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Abstract
Abstract
Scrotal-inguino-retroperitoneal (SIR) lymphocele is a rare complication following kidney transplant. This entity is characterized by a tract originating in the retroperitoneal space, through the inguinal canal and scrotum following lymph hydrodissection. Systematic review investigating SIR lymphocele yielded cases with open fenestration of the sac into the peritoneum as treatment. We described a case report of a male in his 60s with a functioning kidney transplant and SIR lymphocele, which was successfully managed in the short term with percutaneous drainage of the collection. However, the collection recurred and computed tomography scan showed a multiloculated collection that prompted surgical management. Intraoperatively, the encapsulated fluid-filled tract was excised and a drain was placed, which was removed 48 h later. The patient wore a hernia belt for 6 weeks as support. He had no recurrence of his lymphocele following serial reviews for 9 months now.
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
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