Cancer Evaluation in the Assessment of Solid Organ Transplant Candidates: A Systematic Review of Clinical Practice Guidelines

Active malignancies are a contraindication to transplantation, as immunosuppression can lead to worse cancer outcomes; therefore, ensuring transplant candidates are free of malignancy before transplantation is essential. This systematic review assesses the availability, quality, and consistency of recommended cancer evaluation prior to transplantation in Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) for the selection of solid organ transplant candidates.
Source: Transplantation Reviews - Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Tags: Review article Source Type: research