ISSN:
1432-2277
Keywords:
Donor age
;
kidney transplantation — Kidney transplantation
;
older donors — Cyclosporin
;
older donors
;
kidney transplantation
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Reluctance to use kidneys from older donors (〉50 years of age) is based on reports of inferior results. We reviewed our experience with 45 kidneys transplanted from older donors. Primary nonfunction, immediate graft function, and 1-, 2- and 3-year graft survival rates were similar to those obtained with kidneys transplanted from donors aged between 20 and 40 years. Renal function at 1 year (as measured by serum creatinine) was poorer in kidneys from older donors. No beneficial effect with respect to graft survival was noted with cyclosporin therapy compared to conventional immunosuppression; however, the numbers are small. We conclude that kidneys from older donors are a valuable source for transplantation.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00336638
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