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Trends in organ donation
B Cohen1, S M McGrath, J De Meester
1Eurotransplant International Foundation, Leiden, The Netherlands.
Clinical Transplantation
|December 16, 1998
Summary
Transplant donor numbers rose significantly in Western Europe and North America between 1989-1996. Living kidney donors increased globally, especially in Latin America and Asia, impacting organ transplantation trends.
Area of Science:
- Transplantation Medicine
- Organ Donation
- Public Health
Background:
- Organ transplantation is a critical medical intervention.
- Donor organ availability significantly impacts transplant success rates.
- Trends in organ donation vary geographically.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze trends in renal and extrarenal transplants.
- To compare organ donor increases in Western Europe and North America.
- To assess the role of living kidney donors globally.
Main Methods:
- Data collection on transplant and donor numbers across seven geographical regions.
- Analysis of data from 1989-1996.
- Comparison of renal vs. extrarenal transplants and living vs. cadaveric donors.
Main Results:
- Significant increases in kidney donors and total transplants in Western Europe and North America.
- Renal transplants constituted approximately 60% of total transplants.
- Living kidney donor numbers rose globally, with high proportions in Latin America and Asia.
Conclusions:
- The use of living donors is projected to increase in Western Europe and North America.
- Cadaveric donor organ quality concerns may drive the shift towards living donors.
- Living donors are becoming increasingly vital for organ transplantation worldwide.