Outcomes of ABO-Incompatible Kidney Transplantation in the United States

2012264 citationsJournal Article

Authors

John R. Montgomery · Johns Hopkins Medicine

Jonathan Berger · Johns Hopkins University

Daniel Warren · Johns Hopkins University

Nathan T. James · Johns Hopkins Medicine

Robert A. Montgomery · Johns Hopkins Medicine

Dorry L. Segev · Johns Hopkins University

Abstract

These results support the use and dissemination of ABOi transplantation when a compatible live donor is not available, but caution that the highest period of risk is immediately posttransplant.

Topics & Keywords

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

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Transplantation

Volume 93, Issue 6, pp. 603-609

DOI: 10.1097/tp.0b013e318245b2af

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