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D L Faltin1, M Jeannet, P M Suter

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Transplantation
|July 1, 1992
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Organ donation rates declined due to increased medical contraindications and family refusals. This led to fewer organs procured, impacting kidney retrieval numbers significantly.

Area of Science:

  • Transplantation Medicine
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Organ transplantation success has improved, but organ supply remains a critical challenge.
  • A decline in organ retrievals at a university hospital prompted an investigation into donor loss and family opposition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the reasons for decreased organ donation and procurement rates.
  • To analyze the number of available organs per million inhabitants in a specific region.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 375 deaths in a surgical intensive care unit (ICU) from 1985 to 1990.
  • Evaluation of brain-stem deaths, medical contraindications, and family consent for organ donation.
  • Calculation of organ retrieval rates per million population.

Main Results:

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  • A decrease in organ procurement was observed over six years.
  • Increased medical contraindications (P < 0.001) and family refusals (P < 0.002) were significant factors.
  • Kidney retrieval rates dropped from 45 to <25 per million population annually.

Conclusions:

  • The decline in organ donation is attributed to rising medical contraindications and family objections.
  • Publicity campaigns and donor selection criteria for transplantation may require modification.
  • Addressing family concerns and optimizing donor identification are crucial for improving organ supply.