Long-term results and complications of renal transplantation: the Hennepin experience

Rao, K.V.; Kasiske, B.L.; Dahl, D.C.; Danielson, B.; Ney, A.; Jacobs, D.; Odland, M.; Andersen, R.C.

Clinical Transplants 1997: 119-124

1997


ISSN/ISBN: 0890-9016
PMID: 9919396
Document Number: 471735
Approximately one sixth of patients receiving renal transplants have a functioning kidney beyond 20 years. Chronic rejection is the predominant cause of late allograft loss. Malignancy, cardiovascular disease, hepatic failure, and infections are the major causes of late death. Early detection and control of the risk factors that contribute to patient death should favorably influence the long-term success of renal transplantation.

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