Is Heparinization Necessary in the Early Postoperative Period of Renal Transplantation from Cadaveric Donors?

Abstract

Introduction. Venous thromboemboli and bleeding are the complications that threaten the graft and patient's life in the early postoperative period after cadaveric renal transplantation. For this reason, heparin administration after renal transplantation should be administered carefully. The aim of this study was to evaluate the necessity for heparinization after cadaveric renal transplantation.