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The third kidney transplant.

J A Schulak, D D Nghiem, L Ercolani

    American Journal of Surgery
    |February 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Third kidney transplantation success hinges on prior graft survival. Patients with previous kidney grafts surviving over a year had successful third transplants, unlike those with early graft loss.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nephrology
    • Transplantation Immunology
    • Surgical Outcomes

    Background:

    • Third kidney transplantation is a complex procedure with limited data on feasibility.
    • Understanding factors influencing success is crucial for patient selection and management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the feasibility and outcomes of third kidney transplantation.
    • To identify predictors of success in recipients undergoing a third kidney transplant.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 14 third kidney transplantations at the University of Iowa.
    • Correlation of third graft survival with the outcomes of the first two kidney grafts.

    Main Results:

    • Three successful third transplantations achieved graft survival of 6, 3, and 1 year.

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  • All patients with less than 1-year survival for both prior grafts experienced third graft loss due to rejection.
  • HLA matching and sensitization levels did not predict third transplant success.

    • Conclusions:

    • Prior graft survival is a critical determinant of third kidney transplant success.
    • Third kidney transplantation may not be suitable for patients with a history of early rejection in both previous grafts.
    • Conventional immunosuppression might be insufficient for patients with a history of multiple graft failures due to rejection.