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Kidney transplantation

D Scott

    Australian Family Physician
    |June 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    End-stage renal failure affects 50 patients per million annually in Australia, yet only half are referred for dialysis and transplantation. Renal transplantation offers a chance for 50% of patients to live a near-normal life with a functioning kidney graft for over five years.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nephrology
    • Transplantation Medicine
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • End-stage renal failure (ESRF) affects 50 patients per million annually in Australia.
    • Current referral rates for dialysis and transplantation are suboptimal, with only half of eligible patients being referred.
    • Adequate facilities are believed to be available to treat all patients who could benefit.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To discuss patient selection criteria for renal transplantation.
    • To review the outcomes and potential risks associated with renal transplantation.
    • To highlight the disparity between the incidence of ESRF and patient referral rates in Australia.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of patient selection protocols for renal transplantation.
    • Analysis of outcomes data from a renal transplantation program.

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  • Discussion of the potential hazards and complications of kidney transplantation.

    • Main Results:

    • Renal transplantation can lead to a virtually normal life for 50% of patients.
    • Kidney grafts have the potential to function for five years or more in 50% of recipients.
    • A significant gap exists between the number of patients suffering from ESRF and those referred for treatment.

    Conclusions:

    • There is a need to increase referral rates for dialysis and transplantation in Australia.
    • Renal transplantation is a viable treatment option offering long-term benefits for ESRF patients.
    • Optimizing patient selection and managing transplantation hazards are crucial for successful outcomes.