Anaesthesiologic protocol for kidney transplantation in two patients with Fabry Disease: a case series
2008

Anaesthesia for Kidney Transplant in Fabry Disease Patients

Sample size: 2 publication Evidence: low

Author Information

Author(s): Sorbello Massimiliano, Veroux Massimiliano, Cutuli Melania, Morello Gianluigi, Paratore Annalaura, Sidoti Mirko Tindaro, Maugeri Jessica Giuseppina, Gagliano Massimiliano, Giuffrida Giuseppe, Corona Daniela, Veroux Pierfrancesco

Primary Institution: University Hospital of Catania

Hypothesis

What are the anaesthesiologic implications for patients with Fabry disease undergoing kidney transplantation?

Conclusion

Standard anaesthesiological protocols can be applied in kidney transplantation for patients with Fabry disease, but careful preoperative evaluation and monitoring are essential.

Supporting Evidence

  • Fabry disease is a rare genetic syndrome affecting multiple organs.
  • Kidney transplantation is the best method to restore renal function in Fabry disease patients.
  • Patients with Fabry disease are at high surgical risk due to various health complications.

Takeaway

Doctors studied two patients with a rare disease who got kidney transplants and found that special care is needed during surgery to keep them safe.

Methodology

The study involved a case series of two patients with Fabry disease undergoing kidney transplantation, focusing on anaesthesiological management.

Limitations

The study is based on only two case reports, limiting the generalizability of the findings.

Participant Demographics

Two male patients aged 42 and 53 with Fabry disease and end-stage renal disease.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/1757-1626-1-321

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