Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4255652 | Transplantation Proceedings | 2013 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
UC in renal transplant recipients shared notable characteristics in China with widespread herb intake: UTUC predominance; multifocal and bilateral organ involvement; high rates of recurrence, progression, and dissemination, in contrast with bladder tumor dominance in Western countries. As a consequence, we suggest that bilateral nephroureterectomy should be performed prophylactically in high-risk patients, especially those with a long history of Chinese herb intake. The relationship of rhubarb consumption to UC in renal transplant recipients should be noted and evaluated.
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Authors
G.M. Liu, Q. Fang, H.S. Ma, G. Sun, X.C. Wang,