New England Journal of Medicine· 2021Q1· Review
Long-Term Survival after Kidney Transplantation
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- 2021year
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.
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Field: Transplantation
TransplantationMedicine