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Rejection episodes.

H Koyama, J M Cecka

    Clinical Transplants
    |January 1, 1992
    PubMed
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    Kidney transplant rejection is common, especially with cadaver grafts. Better histocompatibility and older recipient age significantly reduce rejection risk, improving graft survival rates.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nephrology
    • Immunology
    • Transplantation Science

    Background:

    • Kidney transplant rejection remains a significant challenge impacting graft survival.
    • Understanding factors influencing rejection is crucial for improving transplant outcomes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the incidence of kidney transplant rejection episodes.
    • To identify factors affecting rejection, including donor type, histocompatibility, and recipient/donor age.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of 40,671 kidney transplants from the UNOS Scientific Renal Transplant Registry (Oct 1987-Aug 1992).
    • Evaluation of rejection episodes based on donor source (cadaver vs. living), HLA matching, recipient age, and donor age.

    Main Results:

    • 24% of first cadaver graft recipients experienced rejection during hospitalization; 52% within 6 months. Rejection significantly reduced 1-year graft survival (72% vs. 95%).
    • Living donor recipients had lower rejection rates. HLA-identical sibling transplants showed the lowest rejection incidence (8% at discharge).
    • Increased histocompatibility (fewer HLA mismatches) and older recipient age correlated with reduced rejection. Donor age also influenced rejection rates.

    Conclusions:

    • Rejection episodes are frequent after kidney transplantation, particularly with cadaveric donors.
    • Histocompatibility, recipient age, and donor age are critical factors influencing kidney transplant rejection.
    • Optimizing donor selection and matching can mitigate rejection and improve long-term graft survival.