Long-Term Consequences of Kidney Donation

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Authors

Hassan N. Ibrahim · University of Minnesota

Robert N. Foley · Centre for Chronic Disease Control

Cynthia R. Gross · University of Minnesota

Arthur J. Matas

Abstract

Survival and the risk of ESRD in carefully screened kidney donors appear to be similar to those in the general population. Most donors who were studied had a preserved GFR, normal albumin excretion, and an excellent quality of life.

Topics & Keywords

Organ Donation and Transplantation Renal and Vascular Pathologies Organ Transplantation Techniques and Outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 360, Issue 5, pp. 459-469

DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa0804883

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