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Ten Tanzanian transplants: problems and perspectives.

S L Basinda1, E E Maro, D G McLarty

  • 1Muhimbuli Medical Centre, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

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|October 1, 1988
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This study explored live related donor kidney transplantation with minimal hemodialysis for Tanzanian patients. High complication rates highlight the need for further research and resource allocation in African healthcare.

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Transplantation Surgery
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Kidney transplantation is a vital treatment for end-stage renal disease.
  • Limited resources in Africa necessitate cost-effective healthcare strategies.
  • Live related donor kidney transplantation offers potential benefits but requires careful patient selection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a strategy of live related donor kidney transplantation with a minimized hemodialysis period in Tanzanian patients.
  • To assess the feasibility and outcomes of this approach in a resource-limited setting.
  • To identify risk factors and complications associated with the procedure.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 9 Tanzanian patients received 10 live related donor kidney grafts.

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  • Patient and donor selection/preparation occurred in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
  • Transplantation and initial follow-up were conducted in London, UK.

    • Main Results:

    • A high incidence of complications was observed in the treated group.
    • The study identified specific risk factors contributing to these complications.
    • The overall cost of managing these patients was substantial.

    Conclusions:

    • The implemented kidney transplantation strategy, while aiming for cost-effectiveness, resulted in significant complications.
    • Findings underscore the need for research into endemic diseases in Africa.
    • This case highlights the challenges of resource allocation in global healthcare.