A Prospective, Randomized Trial of Tacrolimus in Combination with Sirolimus or Mycophenolate Mofetil in Kidney Transplantation: Results at 1 Year

2005148 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Robert Mendez · Mendez National Institute of Transplantation

Thomas A. Gonwa · Jacksonville College

Harold C. Yang

Samuel Weinstein · Link Foundation

Stephen C. Jensik

Steven M. Steinberg · Sharp HealthCare Foundation

Abstract

Tacrolimus is safe and effective in live and deceased donor kidney transplantation when given in combination with sirolimus or MMF. Patient and graft survival were excellent in both arms. Renal function is superior for patients treated with tacrolimus + MMF combination.

Topics & Keywords

Renal Transplantation Outcomes and Treatments Organ Transplantation Techniques and Outcomes Organ Donation and Transplantation

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Transplantation

Volume 80, Issue 3, pp. 303-309

DOI: 10.1097/01.tp.0000167757.63922.42

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