Renal transplantation

Individuals with kidney failure face a future requiring long-term treatment with either dialysis or renal transplantation. Renal transplantation is the preferred form of renal replacement therapy, and is associated with a better quality of life, and usually increased longevity. Unfortunately, owing to excessive co-morbidities, only 30% of patients who develop end-stage renal failure are fit enough for transplantation. Over 90% of kidney transplants still function after 1 year, and most function for>15 years.

Source: Medicine - January 28, 2023 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Richard J. Baker, Chris J. Callaghan, Christopher J.E. Watson, Matthew P. Welberry Smith Tags: Renal transplantation Source Type: research