The Pregnancy Following Kidney Transplantation and Interdisciplinary Approach: Review

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Tarih

2010

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Ortadogu Ad Pres & Publ Co

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info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess

Özet

A sizable portion of females that are 15 to 49 years old in reproductive age become pregnant following kidney transplantation. After a successful transplantation, renal and endocrine functions quickly return to normal in many women and ovulation ensues as well normal sexual life continues. Data exist in medical literature about the increased rate of live births and pregrancy following dialysis and especially transplantation. Five percent of women in reproductive age, who underwent transplantation can conceive. However, permission which is given 18 to 24 months after transplantation for conceiving, is important for maternal and fetal well being. Today, transplantation became a frequently utilized option for the treatment of end stage kidney disease. With technical improvements, pregnancy following transplantation is considered frequently and live birth rates are increased along with. According to the "The National Transplantation Pregnancy Registry (NTPR)" 2008 data, which is the center for the registry of pregnant patients underwent kidney transplantation, a total 1.262 births from 1.226 pregnancies (including twins and triplets) are seen in 787 patients after kidney transplantation. Maternal and fetal risks should always be considered although succesful pregnancy rates have been reported to be increased in female patients following kidney transplantation. For successful pregnancy following transplantation, physician, nurse and midwifes contribute together for continuity for the antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum follow up, care, treatment that are given as interdisciplinary approach.

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Kidney transplantation, pregnancy, interdisciplinary communication

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Turkiye Klinikleri Tip Bilimleri Dergisi

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Q4

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30

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4

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