| Title | Kidney Transplantation in the Context of Renal Replacement Therapy. | | Author(s) | Pesavento TE | | Institution | Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. | | Source | Clin J Am Soc Nephrol 2009 Oct 22. | | Abstract | Kidney transplantation has dramatically evolved from a life-saving yet unproven therapy for patients with renal failure to a mature field that is the preferred treatment for those suffering from ESRD. Patients who receive a transplant experience a 68% lower risk of death compared with those waiting on dialysis for a transplant. This benefit is afforded to all patient subgroups including the elderly (>/=70 yr), and diabetics, who can gain 11 yr of extra life with transplantation. Prolonged transplant wait times result in a higher risk of death but this can be ameliorated with preemptive transplantation. Future challenges will focus on appropriate organ allocation and addressing long-term renal function and comorbid conditions so patients can enjoy the full benefits of transplantation. | | Language | ENG | | Pub Type(s) | JOURNAL ARTICLE
| | PubMed ID | 19850770 |
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