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Review
. 2018 Feb;85(2):138-144.
doi: 10.3949/ccjm.85gr.18001.

Kidney transplant: New opportunities and challenges

Joshua Augustine  1   2
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Review

Kidney transplant: New opportunities and challenges

Joshua Augustine. Cleve Clin J Med. 2018 Feb.
Free article

Abstract

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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