Evaluation of Temperature, PH and Specific Gravity of the Allograft Kidney Irrigation Solution Collected from Renal Vein and Ureter

Abstract

Background and Objectives: Renal Failure (RF) is considered as a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Kidney transplantation remains the most appropriate therapeutic option in these patients. The allograft kidney is required to be washed in order to prevent thrombosis. The collected fluid form renal vein and ureter could be indicative of the kidney condition. The aim of this study was to evaluate the differences between the collected fluid from ureter and renal vein regarding the temperature, PH and specific gravity of the irrigation fluid at two different irrigation volumes of less and more than 500 mL. Materials and Methods: In a descriptive cross-sectional study, all renal transplantation patients. After the allograft, kidneys being harvested from the donors, they were irrigated via renal artery; collected fluid form renal vein and ureter was evaluated regarding temperature, PH and Specific Gravity SG at two different irrigation volumes of less and more than 500 mL. Results: Twenty one subjects (11males, 10females) with a mean age of 34.23±11.86 years were studied. There were no significant relations between the irrigation fluid volume and temperature and also between irrigation fluid volume and PH of the collected fluid from ureter and renal vein (P=0.57 and P=0.56, respect). The SG of the collected fluid from ureter and renal vein had significant relation with the irrigation fluid volume (P=0.04). Conclusion: There was non-significant relation between the temperature and PH of irrigation fluid and collected fluid.

Keywords: Renal failure, Kidney transplantation, Irrigation fluid