Kidney transplant: New opportunities and challenges

被引:68
作者
Augustine, Joshua [1 ,2 ]
机构
[1] Cleveland Clin, Dept Nephrol & Hypertens, Q7,9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44195 USA
[2] Case Western Reserve Univ, Cleveland Clin, Lerner Coll Med, Med, Cleveland, OH USA
关键词
ACUTE RENAL DYSFUNCTION; RECIPIENTS; CRYPTOCOCCOSIS; DIALYSIS;
D O I
10.3949/ccjm.85gr.18001
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
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.
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页码:138 / 144
页数:7
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