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[Living donors: immunologic factors].

P Kolevski1, Z Popov, A Hristova-Dimceva

  • 1Institut de transfusion sanguine, laboratoire de CMH, Skopje, République de Macédoine.

Annales D'Urologie
|January 6, 2001
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Kidney transplant success in chronic kidney failure patients significantly depends on donor-recipient histocompatibility. Greater antigen matching correlates with longer graft survival, highlighting the importance of HLA compatibility in transplantation outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Immunology
  • Transplantation Science

Context:

  • Living donor kidney transplantation is a vital treatment for chronic kidney failure.
  • Assessing donor-recipient immunological compatibility is crucial for transplant success.
  • Histocompatibility influences graft survival and patient outcomes.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the impact of histocompatibility on kidney graft survival in living donor transplant recipients.
  • To analyze the correlation between human leukocyte antigen (HLA) matching and long-term graft function.
  • To investigate the role of pre-existing HLA antibodies and blood transfusions in rejection crises.

Summary:

  • Seventy patients underwent living donor kidney transplantation, with detailed immunological analysis in 56 pairs.

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  • Graft survival rates were strongly correlated with the degree of HLA antigen matching.
  • Long-term graft function (over 36 months) was observed in 59% of cases, with superior outcomes in highly matched pairs.
  • Pre-transplant HLA antibodies were present in 32% of patients, linked to blood transfusion history.
  • Rejection crises occurred in 21% of patients, primarily within the first two weeks post-transplant, and were less frequent with increased blood transfusions.

    • Impact:

    • This study underscores the critical role of precise HLA matching in optimizing kidney transplant outcomes and prolonging graft survival.
    • Findings suggest that careful donor selection and pre-transplant immunological assessment can mitigate rejection risks.
    • Understanding the interplay between HLA antibodies, blood transfusions, and rejection provides insights for improving post-transplant management strategies.