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World J Nephrol. Mar 25, 2026; 15(1): 111612
Published online Mar 25, 2026. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v15.i1.111612
Published online Mar 25, 2026. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v15.i1.111612
Table 1 Univariate analysis for risk factors associated to lymphocele post kidney transplantation, mean ± SD
| Variables | Lymphocele group (n = 71) | Non lymphocele group (n = 15) | P value |
| Mean age (years) | 36.2 ± 10.9 | 35.9 ± 9.4 | |
| Male gender | 9 | 48 | |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 23.2 ± 3.5 | 25.1 ± 4.6 | |
| Dialysis method | |||
| Hemodialysis | 7 | 53 | 0.033 |
| intra peritoneal catheter | 8 | 16 | 0.028 |
| Mean donor age (year) | 50.8 ± 11.3 | 43 ± 10.8 | 0.015 |
| Mean warm ischemia time (minute) | 42.6 ± 12.1 | 34.7 ± 7.9 | 0.002 |
| Acute rejection | 2 | 3 | |
| Infection complication | 11 | 46 | |
| Graft loss at one year | 2 | 1 |
- Citation: Tlili S, Ghabi H, Mami I, Kaaroud H, Rais L, Mohamed Karim ZR. Lymphocele after kidney transplantation: Incidence, associated factors and outcomes. World J Nephrol 2026; 15(1): 111612
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-6124/full/v15/i1/111612.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5527/wjn.v15.i1.111612
