Long-Term Functional Recovery, Quality of Life, and Pregnancy After Solid Organ Transplantation.
Publication/Presentation Date
5-1-2016
Abstract
This article reviews the salient features of functional recovery, health-related quality of life (HR-QOL), and reproductive health, with special emphasis on pregnancy outcomes in kidney and liver recipients. Transplantation results in improved functional status and HR-QOL. Addressing factors that limit the optimal rehabilitation of transplant recipients can improve transplant outcomes. After successful transplantation, there is a rapid return of fertility, warranting counseling regarding contraception. Practitioners should be aware of the teratogenic potential of mycophenolic acid products. Posttransplant pregnancies are high risk, with increased incidences of hypertension, preeclampsia, and prematurity. Most pregnancies in kidney and liver recipients have successful maternal and newborn outcomes.
Volume
100
Issue
3
First Page
613
Last Page
629
ISSN
1557-9859
Published In/Presented At
Rao, S., Ghanta, M., Moritz, M. J., & Constantinescu, S. (2016). Long-Term Functional Recovery, Quality of Life, and Pregnancy After Solid Organ Transplantation. The Medical Clinics Of North America, 100(3), 613-629. doi:10.1016/j.mcna.2016.01.010
Disciplines
Medical Specialties | Medicine and Health Sciences | Obstetrics and Gynecology | Other Medical Specialties | Surgery
PubMedID
27095649
Department(s)
Department of Surgery, Department of Surgery Faculty
Document Type
Article