Simultaneous Liver and Kidney Transplantation in Patients Aged 70 y and Older: Proceed With Caution.

Daniel M KaufmanJames D PerkinsRamasamy BakthavatsalamNicolae LecaLena Sibulesky

Published in: Transplantation direct (2024)

Although the outcomes are inferior in recipients of SLK transplant aged 70 y and older, chronologic age should not preclude them from undergoing transplantation. Kidney transplantation after liver transplantation could be considered to avoid futile transplants.

Keyphrases

kidney transplantation
end stage renal disease
physical activity
ejection fraction
prognostic factors
type diabetes
stem cells
patient reported outcomes
skeletal muscle