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New England Journal of Medicine· 2021Q1· Review

Long-Term Survival after Kidney Transplantation

Sundaram Hariharan, Ajay K. Israni, Gabriel Danovitch

Short summary

This review synthesizes decades of data on kidney transplant outcomes, highlighting factors that impede long-term survival and addressing disparities in care.

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Key points

  • Kidney transplant survival and risks have evolved since the mid-1990s.
  • Postoperative events significantly impact long-term survival.
  • Racial/ethnic minority recipients face unique challenges.
  • Health care coverage for immunosuppressive drugs is a critical factor.

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Abstract

This review discusses demographics, survival, and risks in kidney transplantation since the mid-1990s. It addresses postoperative events that impede long-term survival, as well as factors relevant to racial or ethnic minority recipients and health care coverage for immunosuppressive agents.

The authors' abstract, as published at the source. New England Journal of Medicine, 2021 · DOI ↗

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Field: Transplantation

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