Predictors of Early and Late Mortality in Older Kidney Transplant Recipients.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2019.01.035
Abstract: BACKGROUND Older kidney patients with chronic kidney disease benefit significantly from kidney transplantation. However, these older transplant recipients have greater mortality after transplantation than younger transplant recipients. Understanding the impact of comorbidities on post-transplant mortality… read more here.
Keywords: older kidney; mortality; kidney transplant; transplant recipients ... See more keywords
A Comorbidity Index and Pretransplant Physical Status Predict Survival in Older Kidney Transplant Recipients: A National Prospective Study
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DOI: 10.1097/txd.0000000000001307
Abstract: Background. Kidney transplantation (KT) is considered the best treatment for end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). In the increasing elderly ESKD population, KT should be reserved for carefully selected candidates who are expected to experience favorable outcomes.… read more here.
Keywords: older kidney; survival; kidney; pretransplant physical ... See more keywords