Sequential body composition analysis by bioimpeclance early loost-kidney transplantation

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2005

Authors

Coroas, A (Author) Other; José Oliveira (Author) FMUP; Sampaio, S (Author) Other; Borges, C (Author) Other; Tavares, I (Author) Other; Pestana M (Author) FMUP; Almeida, M (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Transplant International

Vol. 18 No. 5

Pages: 541-547

ISSN: 0934-0874

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

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Authenticus ID: P-000-3R9

DOI: 10.1111/j.1432-2277.2005.00086.x

Abstract (EN): Background: While chronic renal failure patients present disturbed body water composition, few studies have been done on its behavior following kidney grafting (Tx). We report the changes associated with a successful Tx on body composition evaluated by bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA). Methods: Twelve Tx (seven males, five females) were studied. The BIA was assessed before Tx, at month I and at month 3 post-Tx. Total body water (TBW), extracellular water (ECW), intracellular water (ICW), Na:K exchange rate (Nae:Ke) and phase angle (PA) were Studied. An healthy group and a HD group were evaluated three times in a year interval. Results: Comparing before Tx with month I post-Tx, TBW, ECW and Nae:Ke increased, while ICW and PA decreased significantly. Comparing month I with month 3 post-Tx, ECW decreased, while ICW and PA increased. On comparing month I post-Tx with the healthy group, Nae:Ke was greater and PA was lower at month 1. Conclusions: The BIA showed that the different body water compartments of Tx recipients quickly match the constitution of normal individuals, overcoming drug therapy side effects.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 7