Gastrointestinal Complications and Pancreatitis After Kidney Transplantation
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Gastrointestinal complications are common after kidney transplantation and are an important cause of morbidity in transplant recipients. These complications arise from multiple mechanisms, including immunosuppressive drug toxicity, opportunistic infections, metabolic disturbances, and pre-existing gastrointestinal diseases. Post-transplant diarrhea is the most frequent clinical manifestation and may interfere with the absorption of immunosuppressive medications. Upper gastrointestinal disorders, such as gastritis and peptic ulcer disease, are also frequently encountered, particularly in patients receiving corticosteroids or antithrombotic therapy. Acute pancreatitis is less common but remains clinically relevant because of its potential severity. This chapter reviews the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, and management of gastrointestinal complications after kidney transplantation, with particular emphasis on post-transplant diarrhea and pancreatitis.
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