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Using a Chemical Biopsy for Graft Quality Assessment
Published on: June 17, 2020
Luis Ramalhete1,2,3,4, Rúben Araújo2, Miguel Bigotte Vieira2,3,5
1Blood and Transplantation Center of Lisbon, Instituto Português do Sangue e da Transplantação, Alameda das Linhas de Torres, n◦ 117, 1769-001 Lisbon, Portugal.
Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy of kidney preservation fluid shows promise for predicting delayed graft function (DGF) after transplantation. This technique may enhance early risk stratification for DGF, complementing existing clinical predictors.
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