Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Renal transplantation recipients are exposed to greater risks of developing deep venous thrombosis in the lower extremities (LDVT). How to effectively reduce this complication following renal transplantation and prompt diagnosis and correct treatment has an important significance. 
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of LDVT following renal transplantation.
METHODS: To retrospectively analyze the diagnosis and treatment of two renal transplantation recipients who developed LDVT and to review the relative literatures.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The two patients were diagnosed by color Doppler ultrasound examination and systemic medical history review. After timely and effective treatments including anticoagulation and thrombolysis, the two cases recovered at 6 and 7 days after treatment, showing evidence of establishment of efficient collateral circulation, as found in color Doppler ultrasound examination, and renal function was normal. The results demonstrated that renal transplantation recipients are exposed to greater risks of developing LDVT, for which color Doppler ultrasound provides the most effective diagnosis．The patients generally respond well to timely interventions with anticoagulation, clot removal and thrombolysis, and preventive measures are indicated in those at high risk of LDVT following transplantation.