Publications by authors named "Samiha Hayek"
Background: Peripancreatic fluid collections (PPFC) are a serious complication after simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplantation (SPKTx).
Methods: Retrospective study for all 223 SPKTx performed from December 8, 1996, to October 10, 2011, to evaluate the risk factors (RF) and impact of PPFCs on outcomes was conducted.
Results: Clinically significant PPFCs were seen in 36 (16%) cases, all within 3 months after transplantation.