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[Juvenile cadaver kidneys as suitable donor organs].

E Steiner, M Spielberger, F Aigner

    Fortschritte Der Medizin
    |October 11, 1979
    PubMed
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    Pediatric kidneys are suitable for transplantation. Kidneys from children under 18 months should be transplanted en bloc, while older children's kidneys can be transplanted individually, benefiting more recipients.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Nephrology
    • Transplantation Surgery

    Background:

    • Cadaveric kidneys from young children are suitable for transplantation.
    • Organ shortage necessitates innovative approaches like single-organ pediatric kidney transplants.

    Observation:

    • En bloc transplantation of pediatric kidneys is often performed but may not be optimal.
    • Single-organ transplantation from a pediatric donor can help two recipients.

    Findings:

    • Kidneys from children under 18 months require en bloc transplantation for adequate function in adults.
    • Kidneys from children over 18 months can be transplanted solitarily without compromising long-term outcomes.
    • Long-term results of pediatric kidney transplants are comparable to adult kidney transplants.

    Implications:

    • Optimizing pediatric kidney utilization can increase organ availability for transplantation.
    • Careful consideration of donor age is crucial for successful single-organ pediatric kidney transplantation.
    • This approach maximizes the utility of pediatric donor organs, potentially saving more lives.

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