Is donor age 6 years or less related to increased risk of surgical complications in pediatric kidney transplantation?
Despite the widespread organ shortage dilemma, there is hesitancy regarding utilization of young donors (aged ≤6 years) because previous reports have suggested that this is associated with an increased risk of surgical complications and graft loss.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: R. Gander, M. Asensio, J.A. Molino, G.F. Royo, G. Ariceta, M. Mu ñoz, M. López Source Type: research
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