Kidney transplant: New opportunities and challenges

Cleve Clin J Med. 2018 Feb;85(2):138-144. doi: 10.3949/ccjm.85gr.18001.

Abstract

Progress in kidney transplant has improved survival while creating challenges. The pool of eligible patients is increasing, but organ supply remains inadequate. Waiting-list issues, adequate pretransplant assessment, judicious use of potent immunotherapy, and management of infections must be considered.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Graft vs Host Disease / prevention & control
  • Humans
  • Kidney Transplantation* / adverse effects
  • Kidney Transplantation* / methods
  • Kidney Transplantation* / mortality
  • Waiting Lists