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The impact of donor/recipient age difference and HLA mismatch on graft outcome in pediatric kidney transplantation.

Peter TrnkaSteven J McTaggartAnna Francis
Published in: Pediatric transplantation (2018)
Donor/recipient age difference and HLA matching are important factors influencing long-term graft outcomes in pediatric kidney transplantation. HLA mismatch remains a strong predictor of graft loss. For patients without the option of a LD, we suggest that the degree of HLA mismatch should not be discounted as part of the decision-making process of organ allocation.
Keyphrases
  • kidney transplantation
  • end stage renal disease
  • decision making
  • ejection fraction
  • chronic kidney disease
  • prognostic factors
  • type diabetes
  • patient reported outcomes
  • weight loss